Newington
Half the residents here, 50.1%, were born overseas, which is 28.5 points above the national figure, and that migrant majority sits on a compact 0.93 km2 footprint at 6,094 people per km2. The median house price reached $1,025,000 while household income lands in the 91.9th percentile nationally, a pairing that keeps mortgage-to-income at a manageable 23.4%. University qualifications hit 64.3%, some 34.2 points higher than national, and the median age of 38 runs 2.0 years below national. Built as the Sydney 2000 Olympic Village, the suburb is now apartment-dominant at 44.0% of dwellings and skews toward families, with couples raising children making up 2,690 of 5,076 family households.
Population
5,648
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,465/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
5
Median House
$1.0M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $1,025,000 median sits below Sydney's most expensive markets but still demands strong income, and the suburb supplies that, with households in the 91.9th percentile nationally. Prices jumped 19.9% in a single year, from $952,500 in 2024 to $1,142,500 in 2025, a faster move than most established Sydney suburbs post. Stock is split between 44.0% apartments and 39.0% separate houses, with three-bedroom dwellings the most common at 43.4% and four-plus bedrooms at 22.8%, so family-sized housing is genuinely available rather than scarce. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,500, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.4%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold because incomes are high relative to the entry price. Mortgage holders at 41.7% outnumber outright owners at 26.2%, the signature of an owner-occupier market still being paid down.
For Buyers
The $1,025,000 median sits below Sydney's most expensive markets but still demands strong income, and the suburb supplies that, with households in the 91.9th percentile nationally. Prices jumped 19.9% in a single year, from $952,500 in 2024 to $1,142,500 in 2025, a faster move than most established Sydney suburbs post. Stock is split between 44.0% apartments and 39.0% separate houses, with three-bedroom dwellings the most common at 43.4% and four-plus bedrooms at 22.8%, so family-sized housing is genuinely available rather than scarce. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,500, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.4%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold because incomes are high relative to the entry price. Mortgage holders at 41.7% outnumber outright owners at 26.2%, the signature of an owner-occupier market still being paid down.
For Investors
A 32.1% renter share and weekly rent of $560 give landlords a working tenant pool, and against the $1,025,000 median that rent implies a gross yield near 2.8%, higher than the sub-2% returns common in pricier inner-Sydney suburbs. The vacancy rate of 5.5% is moderate rather than tight, reflecting the apartment-heavy stock at 44.0% of dwellings. Demand support comes from the migrant base, with 50.1% of residents born overseas, 28.5 points above national, a group that historically rents before buying. Development is thin at just 5 applications in 12 months, mostly dwelling alterations and a pool, so new supply is unlikely to undercut existing landlords. With rent-to-income at a low 22.7%, tenants have headroom for rent escalation, and the 19.9% one-year price rise points to capital growth carrying the return more than yield.
Development Activity
Total DAs
38
Last 12 Months
5
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+66.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Newington iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Newington Public School
K-6 · 665 students
Demographics
The median age of 38 is 2.0 years below national, and the family profile is strong: 2,690 of 5,076 families are couples with children against just 19.1% couples without. Overseas-born residents reach 50.1%, which is 28.5 points above national, and ancestry is led by Chinese (1,501), Korean (835) and English (812). The top non-English languages are Korean (367 speakers), Mandarin (246) and Cantonese (226), an East Asian concentration unusual even for migrant-heavy Sydney. University qualifications at 64.3% run 34.2 points above national, among the highest anywhere. Average household size is 2.9, which is 0.4 above national, consistent with the family-with-children skew. Christianity (2,592) leads religious affiliation, followed by Islam (335) and Buddhism (258).
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
39.0%
Houses
17.1%
Townhouse
44.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure tilts toward buyers still paying off loans: 41.7% carry a mortgage, 26.2% own outright and 32.1% rent. Mortgage holders outnumbering outright owners points to a younger owner-occupier base rather than long-held wealth. The stock is 44.0% apartments and 39.0% separate houses, with 17.1% semi-detached, a denser mix than typical detached-house suburbs. Three-bedroom dwellings dominate at 43.4% and four-plus bedrooms reach 22.8%, so family housing is abundant rather than scarce. The median house price rose from $952,500 to $1,142,500 across 2024 to 2025, a 19.9% one-year gain. Both stress measures stay healthy, with mortgage-to-income at 23.4% and rent-to-income at 22.7%, well below the 30% threshold, a reflection of household income in the 91.9th percentile carrying the cost base comfortably.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,500
Rent / wk
$560
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$1,070
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.5%
Unoccupied
112
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
19.1%
Couples, no children
5,076
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce concentrates in knowledge and service sectors: Healthcare leads at 14.9% (329 workers), Professional/Tech follows at 12.8% (284) and Education at 12.3% (271), with Finance at 9.6% and Public Admin at 6.8%. By occupation, Professionals (970) and Managers (590) account for the bulk of jobs, which aligns with the decile 9 IEO score for education and occupation. Unemployment is low at 4.8% and the full-time employment rate is 70.5%. Participation reads 59.4%, held below the income level because 1,358 residents are not in the labour force, consistent with a family suburb where one parent often stays home. One anomaly: the IER economic-resources score sits at decile 7 against decile 9 on IRSAD and decile 8 on IRSD, because the 41.7% mortgage base and 32.1% renter share depress measured household wealth despite high earnings.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
70.5%
Part-time
24.7%
Participation
59.4%
Employed
2,484
Occupations
Top Industries
University
64.3%
Postgraduate
20.4%
Born Overseas
50.1%
Dwellings
1,920
Transport to Work
The suburb leans heavily on cars, with 82.8% driving against just 4.2% on public transport and 7.0% walking or cycling, a reflection of its peninsula position away from the rail network. It scores decile 9 on IRSAD, near the top advantage tier nationally, and decile 8 on IRSD for relative disadvantage, meaning very few residents face deprivation. Only 2.6% of residents, 144 people, need daily assistance, low for any suburb, and volunteering runs at 13.5%. No schools are recorded inside the 0.93 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs, a trade-off offset by the area's parkland and Olympic-era infrastructure. Rent-to-income at 22.7% keeps tenants comfortable, well below the 30% stress line.
Drive
82.8%
Public Transport
4.2%
Walk / Cycle
7.0%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Newington compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newington a good suburb to live in?
Newington scores decile 9 on IRSAD, near the top advantage tier nationally, with household income in the 91.9th percentile. University qualifications reach 64.3%, which is 34.2 points above national. It suits families, with 2,690 couples raising children, though the $1,025,000 median house price requires strong income.
What is the median house price in Newington?
The median house price is $1,025,000. Prices rose 19.9% in a single year, from $952,500 in 2024 to $1,142,500 in 2025. Weekly rent averages $560 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,500, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.4%, below the stress threshold.
What schools are in Newington?
No schools are recorded inside the 0.93 km2 Newington boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The local population is highly educated, with university qualifications at 64.3%, which is 34.2 points above the national figure.
Is Newington safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Newington in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 8 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, a high tier, and only 2.6% of residents, 144 people, need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage area.
Is Newington good for property investment?
Rent of $560 a week against a $1,025,000 median gives a gross yield near 2.8%, higher than sub-2% returns common in pricier inner-Sydney suburbs. The vacancy rate is a moderate 5.5%, and renters make up 32.1% of households, giving landlords a steady tenant pool with room for rent growth.
How is Newington's population changing?
Newington holds 5,648 residents at 6,094 per km2 across a built-out 0.93 km2 footprint, with just 5 development applications in 12 months. Turnover is low at 20.5%, so about 79.5% of residents stayed over the period, and demand is fed by a migrant base where 50.1% were born overseas.
What languages are spoken in Newington?
About 50.1% of residents were born overseas, 28.5 points above national. English is the main language, with Korean (367 speakers), Mandarin (246) and Cantonese (226) the most common non-English languages, reflecting a strong East Asian community led by Chinese (1,501) and Korean (835) ancestry.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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