Newington
NSW 2127 • Greater Sydney
About Newington
Newington is a modern planned suburb in Sydney's west, located 16 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Parramatta. With a population of approximately 5,650, it was purpose-built as the Athletes Village for the 2000 Sydney Olympics and converted to residential housing afterwards. The suburb covers just under 1 square kilometre and features a distinctive master-planned layout with wide streets and extensive parklands. It attracts a diverse, multicultural community of young professionals and families.
Newington offers a unique suburban experience defined by its Olympic legacy, with car-free streets, abundant green spaces, and a strong community focus. The Newington Marketplace provides local shopping, while Sydney Olympic Park next door offers world-class sporting venues, dining, and entertainment. Residents enjoy walking and cycling paths along the Parramatta River and through Blaxland Riverside Park. The suburb suits families and professionals who value modern, well-planned living with proximity to both Parramatta and Sydney CBD.
Newington falls under postcode 2127 and is governed by Parramatta Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Parramatta electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 525 — Parramatta to Burwood via Olympic Park 20 mins to Parramatta
- 526 — Olympic Park to Lidcombe Station 10 mins
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Sydney Olympic Park ferry to Circular Quay also available (~50 mins)
Master-planned with car-free zones, local shops, and excellent cycling paths; Olympic Park amenities nearby
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths1 Avenue Of Americas Newington 2127 NSW
Schools
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Newington Public School ICSEA 11049748 7933 Newington Boulevard
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Newington, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Newington by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Newington Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Newington" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. South Korea 582
- 2. China 514
- 3. Hong Kong 173
- 4. India 154
- 5. Philippines 139
- 6. Indonesia 127
- 7. England 88
- 8. Malaysia 84
- 9. New Zealand 76
- 10. Vietnam 71
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)