SuburbCheck

Newton

SA 5074 · Campbelltown

5,117 (2021) → 5,374 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Campbelltown local government area (est. 196,708 residents)

68
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,117
Population
$1.04M
Median house (2026)
100
Safety score
55
Transport score

Newton is a moderate growth suburb in Campbelltown, SA 5074, about 9km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.04M is around the same as the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 55/100, and is about 14km inland. Newton has an overall score of 68/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

9.1 km
To Adelaide CBD
14.0 km
To coast
$675/wk
Median rent (house)
7.9 km
To nearest station

Demographics

5,117
Population
41
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Campbelltown LGA population (est. 2025)196,708
Median household income (weekly)$1,550
vs NSW median-16.2%
Bachelor degree or higher45.5%
Born in Australia61.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,358 / 154 / 528

Top countries of birth: Italy (8.44%), India (5.35%), China (3.44%), England (1.97%), Philippines (1.19%)

Top languages: Italian (13.15%), Mandarin (4.22%), Greek (2.97%), Punjabi (2.85%), Hindi (2.01%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.04M+2.7%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$675 / $572 wk
Rental yield (house)3.4%
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

5
Break & enter dwelling98/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
3
Motor vehicle theft59/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
1
Robbery20/100k
27
Non-domestic assault528/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 378 (all categories, latest year)7,387 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

80

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

144
Within 10km1 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1061 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Francis of Assisi SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1063

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Thorndon Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1064
  • Charles Campbell CollegeCombined · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1014
  • Stradbroke SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1110
  • Paradise Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1025
  • Adelaide East Education CentreSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1041
  • East Torrens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1071
  • Sunrise Christian School ParadisePrimary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1089
  • Rostrevor CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1064
  • Morialta Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1067
  • Athelstone SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1091
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1069
  • Dernancourt SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1051

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

55
26Bus
CBD commute (est.)39 min (bus)
Nearest train stationBotanic Gardens (7.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
15.5°C
Winter max
550mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

105 in suburbSupermarkets
196 in suburbCafes/Rest.
331 in suburbParks
172 in suburbPlaygrounds
8Pools
61 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
50 in suburbGPs
72 in suburbPharmacies
40 in suburbChildcare
21 in suburbLibraries
957 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalWomens and Childrens Hospital (8.2 km)
Nearest vet2.4 km
Nearest airportAdelaide (15.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

66

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

6
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
95
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

66

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

33
Parks
1
Nature reserves
25
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

41

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

75

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

4
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services6
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 6 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.17

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.23%
Projected population 20415,883
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Campbelltown

Paradise$1.08M55transportHectorville$1.33M53transportCampbelltown$1.19M57transportAthelstone$1.09M45transportMagill$1.49M56transportTranmere$1.51M55transport

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Frequently asked questions about Newton

Is Newton safe?

Newton 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 7,387 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Newton?

In Newton, the median house price is $1.04M. Median weekly house rent is $675.

How far is Newton from Adelaide CBD?

Newton is about 9.1 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 39 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Newton?

Newton has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1063 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Newton?

Newton has a transport score of 55/100 and 26 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.