Newington at a glance
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
5,648
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Newington.
The postcode for Newington is 2127 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Newington (2127) sits in the Canada Bay region of NSW.
Newington has roughly 5,648 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Newington scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Newington's population at 5,648, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,648
Median age
38
Family households
82%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$510/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$560/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
5,648
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
101
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
28
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Newington.
Local schools for Newington
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Government School Catchment
Newington Public School
Auburn North Public School
Auburn Girls High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Newington.
- What is the Newington postcode?
- Newington is in the 2127 postcode, in NSW, in the Canada Bay region.
- Where is Newington?
- Newington is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2127. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Canada Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Newington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $510, for units it's $560.
- What schools are in Newington?
- There are 20 schools serving Newington on this page, including Newington Public School, Auburn North Public School, Auburn Girls High School.
- How walkable is Newington?
- Newington has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Newington?
- Newington is close to Silverwater, Sydney Olympic Park, Wentworth Point, Wentworth Port, Homebush Bay.
- What is the population of Newington?
- The population of Newington is approximately 5,648 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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