Scenic Rim Regional Council
Newtown
Newtown at a glance
Median house
$305,000
Median unit
$219,600
Walk score
40
Car dependent
Population
64.4k
Median age 37
About
Welcome to Newtown.
Newtown is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$305,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $219,600.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$305,000
$219,600
64,356
Median age: 37
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20215.11%
Based on $305,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20216.04%
Based on $219,600 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
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.
Population
64,356
Median age
37
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Scenic Rim Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
2,005
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: 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 Newtown.
Local schools for Newtown
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Silkstone State School
Ipswich East State School
Ipswich Central State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 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, QLD 4305 is $305,000. The median unit price is $219,600. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Newtown postcode?
- Newtown is in the 4305 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Newtown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Newtown?
- There are 20 schools serving Newtown on this page, including Silkstone State School, Ipswich Girls' Grammar School, Ipswich East State School.
- How walkable is Newtown?
- Newtown has a Walk Score of 40 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Newtown?
- Newtown is close to East Ipswich, Booval Bc, Booval Dc, Booval, Eastern Heights.
- What is the population of Newtown?
- Newtown has approximately 64,356 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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