Newtown NSW 2042 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Newtown is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2042). The median sale price is $1.42M (+173% since 2011). The median weekly rent is $725/week, a gross rental yield of about 2.7%. It has a population of about 14,690 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,478,000 |
| 2022 | $1,420,000 |
| 2023 | $1,410,000 |
| 2024 | $1,380,000 |
| 2025 | $1,475,000 |
| 2026 | $1,422,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $430 |
| 1-bedroom | $550 |
| 2-bedroom | $860 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,175 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (56% of recorded sales, most commonly around 0-300㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 14,690
- Median age: 34
- Median weekly household income: $2,330
- Average household size: 2.1
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1143 · 99th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1170 · 100th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Newtown
- Newtown High School of Performing Arts · Secondary School
- Camdenville Public School · Primary School
- Newtown Public School · Primary School
- Newtown North Public School · Primary School
- Australia Street Infants School · Infants School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Newtown Station (train), about 0.1 km from the suburb centre.
Land value
Median land value: $1,120,000 (2025 base year). This is land value, not market sale price. Source: NSW Valuer General (CC BY).
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Newtown?
The median sale price in Newtown NSW 2042 is $1,422,000, up 173% since 2011. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Newtown?
The median weekly rent in Newtown (postcode 2042) is $725 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Newtown?
The estimated gross rental yield in Newtown is about 2.7%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Newtown?
Schools located in Newtown include Newtown High School of Performing Arts, Camdenville Public School, Newtown Public School, Newtown North Public School, Australia Street Infants School.
Nearby suburbs
- Camperdown 2050
- Darlington 2008
- Eveleigh 2015
- Erskineville 2043
- Enmore 2042
- Stanmore 2048
- Marrickville 2204
- St Peters 2044
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.