Newton
SA 5074 · Campbelltown
5,117 (2021) → 5,374 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Campbelltown local government area (est. 196,708 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5074 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1061 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Francis of Assisi SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1049
Nearby (within 10km)
- Thorndon Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1069
- Charles Campbell CollegeCombined · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1018
- Stradbroke SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1111
- Paradise Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1022
- Adelaide East Education CentreSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1056
- Saint Ignatius' College - Senior School CampusCombined · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1151
- East Torrens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1073
- Sunrise Christian School ParadisePrimary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1096
- Morialta Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1075
- Rostrevor CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1064
- Athelstone SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1100
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1077
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 1049 (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.