Blue Mountains City Council
Newnes Plateau
Newnes Plateau at a glance
Median house
$334,000
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
15.5k
Median age 47
About
Welcome to Newnes Plateau.
Newnes Plateau (2790) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW. The median house here is $334,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Newnes Plateau has roughly 15,452 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $334,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $67,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Newnes Plateau on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$334,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$334,000
$240,480
15,452
Median age: 47
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.20% (median rent $270/wk against a $334,000 price tag). Units yield 4.97% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading4.20%
Based on $334,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading4.97%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Newnes Plateau's population at 15,452, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
15,452
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Newnes Plateau scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Newnes Plateau.
Local schools for Newnes Plateau
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Zig Zag Public School
Lithgow Public School
Lithgow High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Newnes Plateau.
- What is the median house price in Newnes Plateau?
- The median house price in Newnes Plateau, NSW 2790 is $334,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Newnes Plateau postcode?
- Newnes Plateau is in the 2790 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Newnes Plateau?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in Newnes Plateau?
- There are 18 schools serving Newnes Plateau on this page, including Zig Zag Public School, Lithgow Public School, Lithgow High School.
- How walkable is Newnes Plateau?
- Newnes Plateau has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Newnes Plateau?
- Newnes Plateau is close to Wolgan Valley, Newnes, Angus Place, Wollangambe, Springvale.
- What is the population of Newnes Plateau?
- Newnes Plateau has approximately 15,452 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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