Side by sideSuburb comparison

Newport vs South Kingsville.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,270,000 and $1,306,300. Newport edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Newport (median $1,270,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than South Kingsville ($1,306,300).

Newport scores higher on walkability (56/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newport (1092) sits above South Kingsville (1087).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Newport is the lower entry point at $1,270,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Newport edges out on average school ICSEA (1092 vs 1087).

Common questionsNewport vs South Kingsville

Common questions

Is Newport or South Kingsville cheaper to buy in?

Newport has the lower median house price at $1,270,000, roughly 3% below South Kingsville ($1,306,300). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Newport or South Kingsville have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newport scores 1092 vs 1087 in South Kingsville. 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 South Kingsville?

Newport scores 56/100 on walkability vs 26/100. 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

Newport
Metric
South Kingsville

Price & Market

$1,270,000
Median house
$1,306,300
$690,000
Median unit
$520,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$700/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$575/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
Owner occupied
61.0%
Renter occupied
38.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

56
Walk score
26
50
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
Population
2,156
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1092
Avg ICSEA
1087

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).