Newtown at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
14.7k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Newtown.
The postcode for Newtown is 2042 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Newtown (2042) sits in the Sydney region of NSW.
Newtown has roughly 14,690 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Newtown scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Newtown's population at 14,690, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (41% own, 58% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
14,690
Median age
34
Family households
50%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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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
14,690
Median age: 34
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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
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Government School Catchment
Newtown High School of Performing Arts
Australia Street Infants School
Newtown Public 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 Newtown.
- What is the Newtown postcode?
- Newtown is in the 2042 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Newtown?
- Newtown is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2042. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, 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?
- The population of Newtown is approximately 14,690 (2021 Census). 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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