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Newtown

NSW 2042 • Greater Sydney

14,690
Population (2021)
$68,068
Median Income
1.58 km²
Area
$550/wk
Median Rent
AlternativeLive MusicLGBTQ+ FriendlyInner West

About Newtown

Newtown is Sydney's alternative heart, where nearly 15,000 residents live amid one of Australia's most celebrated urban villages. King Street's eclectic mix of vintage shops, live music venues, Thai restaurants, and vegan cafes defines inner-west character. The gentrification has been thorough but the creative spirit endures in this proudly progressive suburb.

The dining scene spans from cheap Thai to fine dining, while live music venues and the Enmore Theatre keep the nightlife vibrant. Newtown attracts artists, LGBTQ+ community, progressive professionals, and anyone who values creativity over conformity. It's Sydney's Brooklyn or Shoreditch—urban, interesting, and unapologetically alternative.

Newtown falls under postcode 2042 and is governed by Inner West Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Newtown electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2042
Urban Area
Marrickville
LGA / Council
Inner West
Federal Electorate
Sydney
State Electorate
Newtown
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.90°, 151.18°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
1.58 km²
Elevation
24m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    21-23 Erskineville Road Newtown 2042 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 6 heritage-listed places in or near Newtown, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Stanmore House
88 Enmore Road Enmore • SHR #00662
Newtown Railway Station group and Former Newtown Tramway Depot
Great Southern and Western Railway, Newtown • SHR #01213
Women's College, University of Sydney
15 Carillon Avenue Newtown • SHR #01726
St Stephen's Anglican Church and Cemetery
187 - 189 Church Street Newtown • SHR #00462
Trocadero
69-77 King Street Newtown • SHR #01380
Uniting Church and Pipe Organ
280a King Street Newtown • SHR #00747

🔍 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 Newtown by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Newtown Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Newtown" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$550
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,000
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4%

222 state housing + 40 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
15,029
Census 2021
14,690
▼ 2.3% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$55,484
Income 2021
$68,068
▲ 22.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

⚖️ Compare Newtown With

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🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,479
Born Overseas 4,544

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 831
  • 2. New Zealand 392
  • 3. China 225
  • 4. United States 206
  • 5. Ireland 146
  • 6. Thailand 146
  • 7. Vietnam 122
  • 8. Malaysia 109
  • 9. Philippines 103
  • 10. France 100

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,132
Australian 3,963
Irish 2,423
Scottish 1,672
Chinese 893
German 693
Italian 625
Greek 398
Dutch 295
Indian 246

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,619
Both parents born in Australia
5,682
Both parents born overseas
2,648
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
65.9%
Christianity
21.5%
Buddhism
2.8%
Islam
1.0%
Judaism
1.0%
Hinduism
0.7%
Sikhism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
515 (3.5%)
5-14 years
896 (6.1%)
15-19 years
462 (3.1%)
20-24 years
1,457 (9.9%)
25-34 years
4,238 (28.8%)
35-44 years
2,517 (17.1%)
45-54 years
1,987 (13.5%)
55-64 years
1,422 (9.7%)
65-74 years
799 (5.4%)
75-84 years
296 (2.0%)
85+ years
102 (0.7%)

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