Newtown (NSW)

NSW

Newtown (NSW) is a declining suburb in NSW with 15,576 residents.

SA2 code: 117031640
State: NSW

Population

15,576

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

-2.5%

3yr: +4.6% · 10yr: -0.1%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$550/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$2,325/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Newtown (NSW) (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +4.6%5yr: -2.5%10yr: -0.1%Total: +20.1%

Population grew from 12,971 to 15,576 over 24 years, averaging 0.8% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 3.4%

Predominantly townhouses (55.6%), rental-heavy (58.7% renting).

Dwelling mix

Townhouses 56%

Apartments 39%

329 houses3,395 townhouses2,387 apartments

Tenure

Owned 17%

Mortgage 24%

Renting 59%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

1,411 (23.5%)

2 bed

2,339 (38.9%)

3 bed

1,644 (27.4%)

4 bed

504 (8.4%)

5 bed

84 (1.4%)

6+ bed

28 (0.5%)

Newtown (NSW)

Population over time — Newtown (NSW) (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

Housing

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