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Newport vs Williamstown

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.8 km apart, on the same open data. Newport scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.

NewportWilliamstown
Active7490
Safety5943
Wealth9586
Value9081
Parks3656
Cafés6759
Transit4753
Green space702
Active & healthy5845
Schools nearby (OSM)3878
Median rent$471/wk $450/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,342,500$1,560,000
House sales this quarter5857
Population13,65814,407
Full profile Newport in full Williamstown in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Newport safer than Williamstown?

Newport scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Newport or Williamstown?

Newport has the lower median house price of the two ($1,342,500 vs $1,560,000).

Should I live in Newport or Williamstown?

Newport scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Newport or Williamstown.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →