Newington
NSW 2127 · Parramatta
5,648 (2021) → 5,626 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Parramatta local government area (est. 239,673 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Newington is a stable suburb in Parramatta, NSW 2127, about 15km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.94M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 81/100, and is about 16km inland. Newington has an overall score of 87/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2127 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: South Korea (10.3%), China (9.1%), Hong Kong (3.06%), India (2.73%), Philippines (2.46%)
Top languages: Korean (13.47%), Mandarin (9.37%), Cantonese (8.5%), Indonesian (2%), Turkish (1.49%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1054 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Newington Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1104
Nearby (within 10km)
- Auburn North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1015
- Auburn Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 966
- GOAL College, ACPESecondary · Independent · 2km
- GOAL College, Olympic ParkSecondary · Independent · 2.1km
- Sydney Adventist School - AuburnPrimary · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 950
- Rydalmere East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1007
- International Maarif Schools of Australia - Gallipoli CampusCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1043
- St John's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1032
- Amity College Auburn CampusPrimary · Independent · 2.5km
- Alpha Omega Senior College, Queen Street CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.5km
- Lidcombe Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1019
- My Dream Australian AcademyCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 991
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Newington
Is Newington safe?
Newington has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,629 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Newington?
In Newington, the median house price is $1.94M and the median unit price is $825K. Median weekly house rent is $965.
How far is Newington from Sydney CBD?
Newington is about 14.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 56 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Newington?
Newington has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1104 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Newington?
Newington has a transport score of 81/100 and 15 bus stops.