Newtown

NSW 2042 · Sydney

14,690 (2021) → 15,394 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Sydney local government area (est. 247,372 residents)

Overall score

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

14,690

Population

$1.93M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Newtown is a moderate growth suburb in Sydney, NSW 2042, about 4km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.93M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Newtown has an overall score of 96/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 41/100.

3.8 km

To Sydney CBD

5.5 km

To coast

$900/wk

Median rent (house)

100 m

To nearest station

Demographics

14,690

Population

Median age

2.1

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Sydney LGA population (est. 2025)247,372

Median household income (weekly)$2,330

vs NSW median+25.9%

Bachelor degree or higher69.9%

Born in Australia64.5%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse330 / 2,598 / 3,399

Top countries of birth: England (5.66%), New Zealand (2.67%), China (1.53%), USA (1.4%), Ireland (0.99%)

Top languages: Mandarin (1.79%), Spanish (1.45%), Greek (1.33%), Cantonese (1.08%), Thai (1.01%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.93M+3.5%

Median house (2025)

$855K+5.7%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$900 / $660 wk

Rental yield (house)2.4%

Days on market (house)37 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling252/100k

Steal from dwelling606/100k

Motor vehicle theft197/100k

Domestic assault381/100k

Robbery75/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 2,164 (all categories, latest year)14,731 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: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

373

Within 10km7 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1097 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Newtown North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1145
Australia Street Infants SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1132
Newtown Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1131
Newtown High School of Performing ArtsSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1131
Camdenville Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1119
St Pius' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1091
The Athena SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1040

Nearby (within 10km)

Erskineville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1149
St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1133
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1km
Darlington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1040
Newington College - Wyvern House Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.2km
Bridge Road SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 969
Central Sydney Intensive English High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1044
Stanmore Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1130
Alexandria Park Community SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1039
St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1141
Newington CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1168
GOAL CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1007

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

1Train

25Bus

CBD commute (est.)16 min (train)

Peak train frequency106/hr

Nearest train stationNewtown (100 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.9°C

Summer max

17.0°C

Winter max

1,213mm

Rainfall/yr

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.

678 in suburbSupermarkets

314105 in suburbCafes/Rest.

14622 in suburbParks

6214 in suburbPlaygrounds

692 in suburbPools

711 in suburbGyms

2Dog parks

355 in suburbGPs

335 in suburbPharmacies

400 in suburbChildcare

151 in suburbLibraries

2456 in suburbSports fields

81 in suburbVets

Nearest beachKyeemagh Dog Beach (5.8 km)

Nearest hospitalRoyal Prince Alfred Hospital (1.1 km)

Nearest vet310 m

Nearest airportSydney (5.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate1.18%

Projected population 204116,414

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Sydney

Erskineville$2.05M98transport Camperdown$2.24M88transport EveleighData not available92transport Darlington (Sydney)$2.20M86transport Forest Lodge$2.55M85transport Alexandria$2.43M98transport

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Frequently asked questions about Newtown

Is Newtown safe?

Newtown has a residential safety score of 41/100, 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 14,731 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Newtown?

In Newtown, the median house price is $1.93M and the median unit price is $855K. Median weekly house rent is $900.

How far is Newtown from Sydney CBD?

Newtown is about 3.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 16 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Newtown?

Newtown has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1113 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Newtown?

Newtown has a transport score of 98/100, including 1 train station and 25 bus stops.