Newton vs Tranmere, SA suburb comparison

Newton for value; Tranmere for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

NewtonTranmere

Overall score

Newton

55.6/100

Tranmere

62.0/100

Crime rate

Newton

67.7 / 1k

Tranmere

21.6 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Newton

156

Tranmere

77

Population

Newton

5,117

Tranmere

4,136

Metric leadNewton 5Tranmere 4across 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryNewtonTranmere
Overall score55.6/10062.0/100
Housing (desirability)58.1/10045.5/100
Crime rate67.7 / 1k21.6 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Public transport stops2616
Walkability98.0/10072.0/100
Nearby amenities15677
Planning activity5839
Population5,1174,136
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)6/109/10

Comparison summary

Newton is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Tranmere is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.

On the data, Newton is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; Tranmere answers with a quieter safety profile and overall desirability.

Choose Newton if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward Tranmere for retirees and families.

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