Newton at a glance
Median house
$1,107,500
+2.7% year on year
Median unit
$270,720
Walk score
40
Car dependent
Population
5,117
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Newton.
The postcode for Newton is 5074 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Newton is $1,107,500.
Newton (5074) sits in the Campbelltown region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,107,500, well above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +2.7% over the past year, behind the South Australia average (5%).
Newton has roughly 5,117 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Newton scores 40/100 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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Newton's population at 5,117, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,117
Median age
41
Family households
70%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,107,500 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $270,720, roughly 76% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2.7%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $222,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,107,500
+2.7% over the past year. Median unit price $270,720.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$675/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$572/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$1,107,500
+2.7% annual growth
$270,720
5,117
Median age: 41
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.17% (median rent $675/wk against a $1,107,500 price tag). Units yield 10.99% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.17%
Based on $1,107,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202610.99%
Based on $270,720 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+2.7%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202671%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
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.
5-year trajectory
at +2.7%/yr
2021
$969K
5-year change
+14%
2026
$1.1M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
239
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
40
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Newton.
Local schools for Newton
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Government School Catchment
Charles Campbell College
Paradise Primary School
Adelaide East Education Centre
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Newton.
- What is the median house price in Newton?
- The median house price in Newton, SA 5074 is $1,107,500. The median unit price is $270,720. Annual growth is +2.7%.
- What is the Newton postcode?
- Newton is in the 5074 postcode, in SA, in the Campbelltown City Council region.
- Where is Newton?
- Newton is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5074. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Campbelltown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Newton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $675, for units it's $572.
- What schools are in Newton?
- There are 20 schools serving Newton on this page, including St Francis of Assisi School, Charles Campbell College, Paradise Primary School.
- How walkable is Newton?
- Newton has a Walk Score of 40 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Newton?
- Newton is close to Paradise, Campbelltown, Hectorville, Dernancourt, Rostrevor.
- What is the population of Newton?
- The population of Newton is approximately 5,117 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
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