Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Newtown (NSW)

2 km²

Newtown (NSW) stands out for one of the most highly educated populations in the country, with a high share of renters.

It's also marked by more residents than most areas and a younger age profile than most.

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📍 Newtown (NSW), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population14,690▲ +3.8%since 2011 Median age34 yrs▲ +6.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.3%People aged 65 and over8.1%Children under 159.6%People in a de facto relationship24.2%▲ +6.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

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+)8.1%

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 & Birthplace

Country of birth

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

Australia64.5%

England5.7%

New Zealand2.7%

China1.5%

Vietnam0.8%

Philippines0.7%

India0.7%

South Africa0.6%

Italy0.5%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is English at 31%, followed by Australian (24%) and Irish (14%).

English34.9%

Australian27.0%

Irish16.5%

Scottish11.4%

Chinese6.1%

German4.7%

Italian4.3%

Greek2.7%

Dutch2.0%

Indian1.7%

Language

People using another language at home16.9%

Language used at home

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

English only78.3%

Mandarin1.8%

Greek1.3%

Cantonese1.1%

Vietnamese0.9%

Italian0.7%

Arabic0.5%

Hindi0.3%

Tagalog0.2%

Punjabi0.0%

Religion

People with no religion65.9%

Religious affiliation

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is No religion at 70%, followed by Christianity (23%) and Buddhism (3%).

No religion70%
Christianity23%
Buddhism3%
Islam1%
Judaism1%
Hinduism1%
Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1282.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher54.7%

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%

Highest qualification level

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is Bachelor degree at 49%, followed by Postgraduate degree (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (12%).

Bachelor degree44.6%

Postgraduate degree20.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.6%

Certificate III / IV8.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.7%

Certificate I / II0.8%

Field of qualification

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is Society & culture at 22%, followed by Management & commerce (20%) and Creative arts (18%).

Society & culture19.6%

Management & commerce17.6%

Creative arts15.8%

Health8.4%

Engineering & related6.2%

Natural & physical sciences5.0%

Education5.0%

Architecture & building4.3%

Information technology3.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,309▲ +40.3%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,330▲ +32.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,383▲ +42.9%since 2011 People 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–$2,99928.4%

$4,000 or more25.1%

$650–$1,49917.9%

$3,000–$3,99912.3%

Under $65011.2%

Personal income distribution

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 31%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and Under $650 (26%).

$1,500–$2,99929.4%

$650–$1,49928.6%

Under $65024.7%

$3,000 or more11.7%

Health & Disability

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

Number of long-term health conditions

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is None at 70%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (5%).

None65.2%

One condition21.7%

Two conditions4.9%

Three or more1.5%

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 condition8.9%

Asthma8.8%

Arthritis4.8%

Cancer2.3%

Diabetes2.1%

Heart disease2.0%

Lung condition0.9%

Stroke0.6%

Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.8%People providing unpaid care8.2%People caring for children unpaid15.1%People who served in the Defence Force1.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework14.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families9.3%People living alone36.5%▲ +5.9%since 2011

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%

Household size

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is 2 people at 37%, followed by 1 person (36%) and 3 people (15%).

2 people36.6%

1 person36.5%

3 people14.9%

4 people9.6%

5 people2.0%

6 or more0.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$550▲ +29.4%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$3,000▲ +15.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00▼ -16.7%since 2011 Households renting57.6%Homes owned outright17.3%Separate (detached) houses5.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms35.1%▲ +12.0%since 2011

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%

Bedrooms per home

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 36%, followed by 3 bedrooms (26%) and 1 bedroom (22%).

2 bedrooms35.6%

3 bedrooms25.4%

1 bedroom21.6%

4 bedrooms7.9%

Studio / none6.8%

5 or more1.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is $350–$549 at 31%, followed by $550–$749 (27%) and $750 or more (23%).

$350–$54930.2%

$550–$74926.5%

$750 or more22.6%

$200–$34912.9%

Under $2005.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is $3,000 or more at 50%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (25%) and $1,000–$1,799 (13%).

$3,000 or more48.0%

$1,800–$2,99924.0%

$1,000–$1,79912.2%

Under $1,00011.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle31.5%▼ -3.3%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Newtown (NSW), the largest group is 1 vehicle at 51%, followed by No vehicle (32%) and 2 vehicles (14%).

1 vehicle50.9%

No vehicle31.5%

2 vehicles14.4%

3 vehicles2.4%

4 or more0.8%

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 home55.1%

Car (driver)13.7%

Walked7.4%

Train4.0%

Bicycle1.8%

Bus1.5%

Car (passenger)1.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years58.0%Recent arrivals from overseas19.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.1%Labour-force participation74.7%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 assistance11.9%

Education & training10.8%

Public administration & safety7.1%

Accommodation & food6.9%

Finance & insurance6.8%

Retail trade6.5%

Media & telecommunications5.7%

Construction4.0%

Other services3.6%

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 service8.0%

Technicians & trades7.0%

Sales workers5.6%

Labourers2.9%

Machinery operators & drivers1.9%

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