Newtown
NSW 2042 · Sydney
14,690 (2021) → 15,394 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Sydney local government area (est. 247,372 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Newtown is a moderate growth suburb in Sydney, NSW 2042, about 4km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.97M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2042 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, 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 1097 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Australia Street Infants SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1143
- Newtown Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1140
- Newtown North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1132
- Camdenville Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1132
- Newtown High School of Performing ArtsSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1127
- St Pius' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1100
- The Athena SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1058
Nearby (within 10km)
- Erskineville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1155
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1145
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1km
- Darlington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1030
- Newington College - Wyvern House Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.2km
- Bridge Road SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 977
- Central Sydney Intensive English High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1037
- Stanmore Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1138
- Alexandria Park Community SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1052
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1160
- Newington CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1182
- Mackillop Education Waranara SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1019
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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 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 9,197 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Newtown?
In Newtown, the median house price is $1.97M and the median unit price is $901K. Median weekly house rent is $950.
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 1119 (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.