Campbelltown vs Newton
Newton (median $1,110,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Campbelltown ($1,187,500). Over the past year, Newton (+13%) ran 2.4 percentage points ahead of Campbelltown (+10.6%) on house-price growth.
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Campbelltown and Newton side by side
| Measure | Campbelltown | Newton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,187,500 | $1,110,000 |
| Median unit | $270,720 | $270,720 |
| House price change, 12 months | +10.6% | +13.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $670/wk | $655/wk |
| Unit rent | $542/wk | $537/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1055 | 1068 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 70 | 40 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,263 | 5,117 |
| Median age | 38 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 535 mm | 687 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 28.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Campbelltown scores higher on walkability (70/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newton (1068) sits above Campbelltown (1055). Newton skews owner-occupied (71%), Campbelltown runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
- For buyers
- Newton is the lower entry point at $1,110,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Newton carries both higher gross yield (3.07% vs 2.93%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Newton edges out on average school ICSEA (1068 vs 1055).
Campbelltown vs Newton: common questions
Is Campbelltown or Newton cheaper to buy in?
Newton has the lower median house price at $1,110,000, roughly 7% below Campbelltown ($1,187,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Campbelltown or Newton?
Over the past 12 months, Newton grew +13% vs +10.6% in Campbelltown, a gap of 2.4 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Campbelltown or Newton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newton scores 1068 vs 1055 in Campbelltown. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Campbelltown or Newton?
Campbelltown scores 70/100 on walkability vs 40/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Campbelltown or Newton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.07% in Newton vs 2.93% in Campbelltown. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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