Newtown vs Surry Hills
The verdict
Newtown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.93M versus $2.44M in Surry Hills. On the separate residential safety score, Newtown rates higher (41 vs 11/100 in Surry Hills).
Scores
| Newtown | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 96 |
| Transport | 98 | 96 |
| Education | 90 | 91 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Newtown | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,690 | 15,828 |
| Median age | 34 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,330 | $2,308 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.9% | 67.8% |
| Born in Australia | 64.5% | 48.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Growth: Newtown Moderate Growth · Surry Hills Moderate Growth
Property
| Newtown | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.93M | $2.44M |
| Median unit price | $855K | $909K |
| House price YoY | 3.5% | 1.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $900 | $1,337 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Newtown | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 41 | 11 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 252 | 474 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 197 | 316 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 381 | 720 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,731 | 25,297 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Newtown | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 5 |
| Government | 5 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,113 | 1,106 |
See the full school list on each profile: Newtown · Surry Hills
Transport
| Newtown | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 25 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 16 | 16 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 100 m | 560 m |
Liveability
| Newtown | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 105 | 160 |
| Parks | 22 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.5 km | 5.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.8 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.8 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| Newtown | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,690 | 15,828 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,394 | 16,936 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,414 | 18,448 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.18% | 1.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Newtown or Surry Hills?
Newtown has the higher residential safety score (Newtown 41/100 vs Surry Hills 11/100).
Which is more affordable, Newtown or Surry Hills?
Newtown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.93M versus $2.44M.
Which has better schools, Newtown or Surry Hills?
Newtown has a higher average school ICSEA (Newtown 1113 vs Surry Hills 1106; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Newtown or Surry Hills?
Newtown has the higher transport score (Newtown 98/100 vs Surry Hills 96/100).
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