Newport vs Bayview.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,990,000 and $3,512,500. Newport edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Newport (median $2,990,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Bayview ($3,512,500). Over the past year, Newport (+15%) ran 15.0 percentage points ahead of Bayview (0%) on house-price growth.
Newport scores higher on walkability (64/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bayview (1095) sits above Newport (1093).
For buyers
Newport is the lower entry point at $2,990,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Newport has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
For families
Bayview edges out on average school ICSEA (1095 vs 1093). Newport also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Newport or Bayview cheaper to buy in?
Newport has the lower median house price at $2,990,000, roughly 15% below Bayview ($3,512,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Newport or Bayview?
Over the past 12 months, Newport grew +15% vs 0% in Bayview, a gap of 15.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Newport or Bayview have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bayview scores 1095 vs 1093 in Newport. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Newport or Bayview?
Newport scores 64/100 on walkability vs 10/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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