Newnes
NSWNewnes is a stable suburb in NSW with 7 residents.
- SAL code
- 12963
- SA2
- 103031071
- Population
- 7
- LGA
- Lithgow
Newnes, NSW had 7 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 1.1% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 5-14 years, and the median age sits at 34. The median household income is $2,250 per week, and households with a mortgage repay around $0 a month. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?7
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+1.1%
3yr: +1.1% · 10yr: +2.2%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$2,250/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
34
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?3/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?3.1%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
No data for this suburb
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?3
Lithgow · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
→ Calculate stamp duty on this suburb's median price→ Estimate mortgage repayments→ Calculate rental yield (price + median rent)
Safety & Crime
2024 Q4Reported incidents from NSW police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Lithgow Surrounds (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Newnes suburb alone is ~7 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 7,567 to 8,544 over 24 years, averaging 0.5% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Wallerawang PS85.9%
- Glen Alice PS 14.1%
Secondary
Lithgow HS85.9%
- Kandos HS 14.1%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
People
Median age 34 (young-family), largest age group 5-14 (100%), tight labour market (0.0% unemployment).
Median age
34
Avg household size
1
Age distribution
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
2 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | ZoneEnvironmental | 96.2% | 48.96 km² |
| RU2 | ZoneRural | 3.8% | 1.92 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.