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Newtown (NSW)

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📍 Newtown (NSW), Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population14,667—since 2011Median age34 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.3%People aged 65 and over8.0%Children under 159.6%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41.1k1.1k

Age structure

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 46%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Youth (15–24) (13%).

Young adults (25–44)46.0%
Older adults (45–64)23.2%
Youth (15–24)13.1%
Children (0–14)9.6%
Seniors (65+)8.0%

Marital status

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is Never married at 66%, followed by Married (23%) and Divorced (7%).

  • Never married66%
  • Married23%
  • Divorced7%
  • Separated2%
  • Widowed2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is Australia at 83%, followed by England (7%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia64.6%
England5.6%
New Zealand2.7%
China1.5%
Vietnam0.8%
Philippines0.7%
India0.7%
South Africa0.6%
Italy0.6%
Nepal0.1%

Language

People using another language at home17.0%

Language used at home

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is English only at 92%, followed by Mandarin (2%) and Greek (2%).

English only78.2%
Mandarin1.8%
Greek1.4%
Cantonese1.1%
Vietnamese0.9%
Italian0.7%
Arabic0.5%
Hindi0.3%
Tagalog0.2%
Punjabi0.0%

Religion

People with no religion66.0%

Religious affiliation

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is No religion at 71%, followed by Christianity (23%) and Buddhism (3%).

  • No religion71%
  • Christianity23%
  • Buddhism3%
  • Judaism1%
  • Islam1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Hinduism1%

Education

Completed Year 1282.7%

Highest year of school

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is Year 12 at 87%, followed by Year 10 (7%) and Year 11 (3%).

Year 1282.7%
Year 106.3%
Year 112.9%
Year 9 or below2.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,310—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,325—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$3,385—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week26.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week37.4%

Household income distribution

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 30%, followed by $4,000 or more (26%) and $650–$1,499 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99928.3%
$4,000 or more25.0%
$650–$1,49917.9%
$3,000–$3,99912.4%
Under $65011.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.1%People with a mental health condition14.3%People needing help with daily activities2.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is Mental health at 32%, followed by Other condition (20%) and Asthma (20%).

Mental health14.3%
Other condition9.0%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis4.8%
Cancer2.2%
Diabetes2.1%
Heart disease2.0%
Lung condition0.9%
Stroke0.5%
Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.7%People providing unpaid care8.2%People caring for children unpaid15.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1—since 2011One-parent families9.3%

Family composition

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is Couples without children at 45%, followed by Couples with children (44%) and One-parent families (9%).

  • Couples without children45%
  • Couples with children44%
  • One-parent families9%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$550—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$3,000—since 2011Average people per bedroom1.00—since 2011Households renting57.7%Homes owned outright17.1%Separate (detached) houses5.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is Rented at 58%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (24%) and Owned outright (17%).

  • Rented58%
  • Owned with a mortgage24%
  • Owned outright17%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is Townhouse / semi-detached at 52%, followed by Flat or apartment (40%) and Separate house (5%).

  • Townhouse / semi-detached52%
  • Flat or apartment40%
  • Separate house5%
  • Other dwelling3%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years58.0%

How people get to work

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is Worked at home at 65%, followed by Car (driver) (16%) and Walked (9%).

Worked at home54.9%
Car (driver)13.7%
Walked7.4%
Train4.0%
Bicycle1.8%
Bus1.6%
Car (passenger)1.2%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate4.2%Labour-force participation74.6%Employed full-time66.0%

Industries people work in

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is Professional & technical at 18%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Education & training (11%).

Professional & technical17.6%
Health care & social assistance12.0%
Education & training10.8%
Public administration & safety7.0%
Accommodation & food6.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Retail trade6.6%
Media & telecommunications5.7%
Construction4.0%
Arts & recreation3.6%

Occupations people work in

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is Professionals at 46%, followed by Managers (18%) and Clerical & administrative (11%).

Professionals45.0%
Managers17.4%
Clerical & administrative10.8%
Community & personal service7.8%
Technicians & trades7.1%
Sales workers5.5%
Labourers3.0%
Machinery operators & drivers1.9%

Areas within Newtown (NSW)

Newtown (NSW) Block 1Newtown (NSW) Block 2Newtown (NSW) Block 3Newtown (NSW) Block 4Newtown (NSW) Block 5Newtown (NSW) Block 6Newtown (NSW) Block 7Newtown (NSW) Block 8Newtown (NSW) Block 9Newtown (NSW) Block 10Newtown (NSW) Block 11Newtown (NSW) Block 12Newtown (NSW) Block 13Newtown (NSW) Block 14Newtown (NSW) Block 15Newtown (NSW) Block 16

Nearby areas

Camperdown - DarlingtonErskineville - AlexandriaPetersham - StanmoreMarrickville - NorthAnnandale (NSW)Glebe - Forest LodgeSydenham - Tempe - St PetersRedfern