NEWTOWN

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $1,953,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $895,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 12,914
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 6.1%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 14,690
Density 9,257.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

NEWTOWN Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,953,000
House Sales Volume 48 sales
Unit Median $895,000
Unit Sales Volume 37 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $850/wk
3 Bed House $1,150/wk
2 Bed Unit $800/wk
3 Bed Unit $950/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

NEWTOWN Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Exercise Caution
Crime rate: 12,914 per 100,000 Above NSW average (6,635)
1.95x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

NEWTOWN 12,914/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

NEWTOWN has a crime rate above the NSW average. It's recommended to be mindful of personal and property security, avoid walking alone late at night, and keep valuables secured.

NEWTOWN Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

14,690
Total Population
9,257
people/km² density
6.1%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
5,132 people
34.9%
2
Australia
3,963 people
27.0%
3
Ireland
2,423 people
16.5%
4
Scotland
1,672 people
11.4%
5
China
893 people
6.1%

Transport

4.7 km
to Sydney CBD
15 min
drive to CBD
14 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (2)

Public (1)

Newtown High School of Performing Arts

Details
79.3 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

Catholic (1)

St Andrews College

Details
64.9 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

NEWTOWN Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 8 neighbouring suburbs

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About NEWTOWN

Newtown is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 4.7km from CBD, about 14 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 14,690 with a density of 9257 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,953,000, above Sydney average; unit median $895,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Newtown High School of Performing Arts has 189 Distinguished Achievers; Catholic school St Andrews College has 67.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 12914 per 100,000, 1.95x the NSW average, crime rate slightly above average.

Demographics: English comprises 34.94%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (26.98%) and Irish (16.49%), Chinese comprises 6.08%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Newtown has a house median of $1,953,000 and unit median of $895,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Newtown has a crime rate of 12914 per 100,000, which is 1.95x the NSW average (6635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding specific conditions.

Government schools: Newtown High School of Performing Arts, 2024 HSC results: 189 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, 4 Top Achievers, 1 First in Course, AU Guide Score 79.3. Catholic schools: St Andrews College, 2024 HSC results: 67 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 64.9. Independent schools: Newington College, 2024 HSC results: 281 Distinguished Achievers, 9 All Rounders, 7 Top Achievers, 3 First in Course, AU Guide Score 87.7 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Newtown has a population of 14,690, with Chinese comprising 6.10%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: English (34.94%), Aust (26.98%), Irish (16.49%), Scottish (11.38%), Chinese (6.08%).

Newtown is approximately 4.7km from Sydney CBD, about 15 minutes by car or 14 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T2 Leppington & Inner West Line; T3 Liverpool & Inner West Line; T9 Northern Line line(s). Close to city centre, very convenient commute.