City of Sydney
Newtown
Newtown at a glance
Median house
$1,455,000
+3.2% year on year
Median unit
$475,200
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
14.7k
Median age 34
About
Welcome to Newtown.
Newtown is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,455,000
+3.2% over the past year. Median unit price $475,200.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$540/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
41%
Renter occupied
58%
At a deeper level
$1,455,000
+3.2% annual growth
$475,200
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
14,690
Median age: 34
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Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.93%
Based on $1,455,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.02%
Based on $475,200 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+3.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202641%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
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 +3.2%/yr
2021
$1.2M
5-year change
+17%
2026
$1.5M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
14,690
Median age
34
Family households
50%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
2,164
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.
100
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Newtown.
Local schools for Newtown
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Newtown High School of Performing Arts
Australia Street Infants School
Newtown Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Newtown.
- What is the median house price in Newtown?
- The median house price in Newtown, NSW 2042 is $1,455,000. The median unit price is $475,200. Annual growth is +3.2%.
- What is the Newtown postcode?
- Newtown is in the 2042 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in Newtown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Newtown?
- There are 20 schools serving Newtown on this page, including Newtown High School of Performing Arts, Australia Street Infants School, Newtown Public School.
- How walkable is Newtown?
- Newtown has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Newtown?
- Newtown is close to Erskineville, Camperdown, Missenden Road, Enmore, Golden Grove.
- What is the population of Newtown?
- Newtown has approximately 14,690 residents. The median age is 34.
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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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