Erskineville vs Newtown
The verdict
Newtown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.97M versus $2.11M in Erskineville. On the separate residential safety score, Erskineville rates higher (55 vs 41/100 in Newtown).
Scores
| Erskineville | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 96 |
| Transport | 98 | 98 |
| Education | 90 | 90 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Erskineville | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,657 | 14,690 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,020 | $2,330 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 74.2% | 69.9% |
| Born in Australia | 59.2% | 64.5% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Erskineville Moderate Growth · Newtown Moderate Growth
Property
| Erskineville | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.11M | $1.97M |
| Median unit price | $1.06M | $901K |
| House price YoY | 14.3% | 5.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $940 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Erskineville | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 41 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 217 | 252 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 197 | 197 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 238 | 381 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,515 | 9,197 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Erskineville | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 7 |
| Government | 1 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,150 | 1,119 |
See the full school list on each profile: Erskineville · Newtown
Transport
| Erskineville | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 98 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 16 | 16 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 200 m | 100 m |
Liveability
| Erskineville | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 105 |
| Parks | 21 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.1 km | 5.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.8 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.5 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Erskineville | Newtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,657 | 14,690 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,731 | 15,394 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,976 | 16,414 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.67% | 1.18% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Erskineville or Newtown?
Erskineville has the higher residential safety score (Erskineville 55/100 vs Newtown 41/100).
Which is more affordable, Erskineville or Newtown?
Newtown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.97M versus $2.11M.
Which has better schools, Erskineville or Newtown?
Erskineville has a higher average school ICSEA (Erskineville 1150 vs Newtown 1119; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Erskineville or Newtown?
Erskineville and Newtown have similar transport scores.
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