Newport vs Williamstown.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,270,000 and $1,600,000. Newport edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Newport (median $1,270,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Williamstown ($1,600,000).
Newport scores higher on walkability (56/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Williamstown (1093) sits above Newport (1092).
For buyers
Newport is the lower entry point at $1,270,000 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Newport offers the higher gross rental yield (2.87% vs 2.18%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Williamstown edges out on average school ICSEA (1093 vs 1092).
Common questions
Is Newport or Williamstown cheaper to buy in?
Newport has the lower median house price at $1,270,000, roughly 21% below Williamstown ($1,600,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Newport or Williamstown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Williamstown scores 1093 vs 1092 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 Williamstown?
Newport scores 56/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Newport or Williamstown?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.87% in Newport vs 2.18% in Williamstown. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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