2042 NSW · Inner West — 2010 NSW · Sydney
| NewtownView profile → | Surry HillsView profile → | |
|---|---|---|
| Postcode | 2042 | 2010 |
| LGA | Inner West | Sydney |
| Area | 1.578 km² | 1.316 km² |
| Elevation | 24m | 36m |
| Federal Electorate | Sydney | Sydney |
| State Electorate | Newtown | Sydney |
Sydney's alternative heart, where King Street's endless parade of cuisines, vintage shops, and live music venues creates an eclectic, proudly diverse atmosphere. It's weird, wonderful, and utterly walkable.
The creative soul of Sydney, where Victorian terraces house acclaimed restaurants, boutique bars, and a thriving arts scene. Its village feel and walkability make it a favourite for young professionals and families alike.
| Newtown | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,690 | 15,828 |
| Median Age | 34 | 35 |
| Male | 7,491 (51.0%) | 9,214 (58.2%) |
| Female | 7,203 (49.0%) | 6,615 (41.8%) |
| Avg Household Size | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Persons per Bedroom | 1 | 1.1 |
| Population Density | 9,309/km² | 12,027/km² |
| Newtown | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Income (weekly) | $1,309 | $1,442 |
| Personal Income (annual) | $68,068 | $74,984 |
| Family Income (weekly) | $3,383 | $3,551 |
| Household Income (weekly) | $2,330 | $2,308 |
| Median Mortgage (monthly) | $3,000 | $2,839 |
| Median Rent (weekly) | $550 | $550 |
| Newtown | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| No Religion | 65.9% | 56.6% |
| Christianity | 21.5% | 25.1% |
| Buddhism | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| Islam | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Judaism | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Hinduism | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Sikhism | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Newtown | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| English | 5,132 (34.9%) | 4,684 (29.6%) |
| Australian | 3,963 (27.0%) | 3,034 (19.2%) |
| Irish | 2,423 (16.5%) | 1,967 (12.4%) |
| Scottish | 1,672 (11.4%) | 1,392 (8.8%) |
| Chinese | 893 (6.1%) | 1,488 (9.4%) |
| German | 693 (4.7%) | 609 (3.8%) |
| Italian | 625 (4.3%) | 698 (4.4%) |
| Greek | 398 (2.7%) | 322 (2.0%) |
| Dutch | 295 (2.0%) | 233 (1.5%) |
| Indian | 246 (1.7%) | 328 (2.1%) |
| French | 231 (1.6%) | 320 (2.0%) |
| Newtown | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in Australia | 9,479 (64.5%) | 7,715 (48.7%) |
| Born overseas | 4,544 (30.9%) | 6,994 (44.2%) |
| Newtown | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| England | 831 | 1,007 |
| New Zealand | 392 | 537 |
| China | 225 | 518 |
| United States | 206 | 330 |
| Ireland | 146 | 145 |
| Thailand | 146 | 469 |
| Vietnam | 122 | 166 |
| Malaysia | 109 | 193 |
| Philippines | 103 | 184 |
| France | 100 | 198 |
| Indonesia | — | 217 |
| India | 97 | 183 |
| Newtown | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Both parents born in AU | 5,619 | 4,596 |
| Both parents born overseas | 5,682 | 8,112 |
| Mixed (one AU, one overseas) | 2,648 | 1,854 |
| Metric | Newtown | Surry Hills | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigger population | 14,690 | 15,828 | Surry Hills |
| Higher income | 1,309 | 1,442 | Surry Hills |
| Lower rent | 550 | 550 | Tie |
| Lower mortgage | 3,000 | 2,839 | Surry Hills |
| Younger median age | 34 | 35 | Newtown |
| More land area | 1.578 | 1.316 | Newtown |