Newington
A 58.7% work-from-home share sets Newington apart, helping explain how a compact suburb of 0.93 sq km supports 5,648 residents at a density of 6,094.7 people per sq km. The household income percentile is 91.9, while 64.3% of residents hold university qualifications, 34.2 percentage points above the national comparison. Overseas-born residents account for 50.1%, also 28.5 points above the national level, creating strong demand for apartment living, local services and digital connectivity. The median age is 38, or 2 years below the national comparison, although the area is moving towards an older age structure. Compared with nearby Wentworth Point and Rhodes, Newington's key appeal is its established, high-density setting and family-oriented housing mix rather than large blocks or detached-house predominance.
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
6
Buyer decisions in Newington hinge on dwelling type, household budget and tolerance for density. Apartments account for 44.0% of homes, higher than separate houses at 39.0%, while semi-detached dwellings make up 17.1%. Three-bedroom homes are the largest group at 43.4%, followed by 2-bedroom dwellings at 31.6% and 4-bedroom-or-more homes at 22.8%, giving families more choice than a purely apartment-led market. A monthly mortgage figure of $2,500 equals 23.4% of household income, slightly higher than the 22.7% rent-to-income measure. Mortgage ownership is 41.3%, compared with 25.9% owning outright, so rate movements remain important. Buyers should compare settled prices by dwelling type because the apartment share is higher than the house share and can distort a single suburb-wide benchmark.
For Buyers
Buyer decisions in Newington hinge on dwelling type, household budget and tolerance for density. Apartments account for 44.0% of homes, higher than separate houses at 39.0%, while semi-detached dwellings make up 17.1%. Three-bedroom homes are the largest group at 43.4%, followed by 2-bedroom dwellings at 31.6% and 4-bedroom-or-more homes at 22.8%, giving families more choice than a purely apartment-led market. A monthly mortgage figure of $2,500 equals 23.4% of household income, slightly higher than the 22.7% rent-to-income measure. Mortgage ownership is 41.3%, compared with 25.9% owning outright, so rate movements remain important. Buyers should compare settled prices by dwelling type because the apartment share is higher than the house share and can distort a single suburb-wide benchmark.
For Investors
Newington has a meaningful rental base, with 31.8% of dwellings rented, higher than the 25.9% owned outright. Weekly rent is $560 and vacancy is 5.5%, giving investors an established leasing market but also a reason to test property-level demand rather than assume scarcity. Rent growth is 8.3%, while overseas migration is the primary growth driver, which can support demand for well-located, lower-maintenance apartments. The 20.5% turnover rate is lower than the 79.5% share of residents who stayed at the same address, suggesting a relatively settled population. Seven development applications in 12 months indicate ongoing but limited construction activity. Compared with a higher-turnover market, the combination of stable households, apartment supply and overseas migration favours practical properties with efficient layouts, reasonable strata costs and access to employment centres.
Development Activity
Total DAs
40
Last 12 Months
6
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+100.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Newington
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Demographics
Newington's median age of 38 is 2 years below the national comparison, but the suburb is not dominated by young renters. Average household size is 2.9, 0.4 higher than the national figure, and couples with children account for 59.1% of families. Overseas-born residents represent 50.1%, 28.5 percentage points above the national comparison, while university qualification attainment is 64.3%, 34.2 points above national levels. Chinese ancestry counts 1,501 people, Korean 835 and English 812; Korean, Mandarin and Cantonese are the leading listed languages at 367, 246 and 226 people. Christianity has 2,592 adherents and no religion 2,000. Because households are highly educated, internationally connected and family-oriented, services that support schooling, commuting and multilingual engagement are particularly relevant. Residential stability is also high, with 79.5% staying at the same address.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
39.0%
Houses
17.1%
Townhouse
44.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Newington is a dense, apartment-oriented housing market, with 6,094.7 people per sq km across just 0.93 sq km. Apartments account for 44.0% of dwellings, higher than separate houses at 39.0%, while semi-detached homes represent 17.1%. The largest bedroom category is 3 bedrooms at 43.4%, followed by 2 bedrooms at 31.6%, so the suburb can accommodate families without being dominated by large detached homes. Tenure is split between 41.3% paying a mortgage, 31.8% renting and 25.9% owning outright. Weekly household income is $2,465, placing Newington at the 91.9th household income percentile, while mortgage and rent shares are 23.4% and 22.7%. This relatively manageable housing-cost position supports demand, although apartment owners should compare strata expenses and resale depth. Compared with a low-density suburb, the higher apartment share makes building quality, parking and common-area management more consequential.
Mortgage / mo
$2,500
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $560.
$808
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $1,010 · units $805
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
59.1%
Couples with children
29.7%
Couples, no children
10.1%
Single parent
1,625
Total families
Economy & Employment
Newington's economy is led by Healthcare at 14.9% of employment and 329 workers, followed by Professional/Tech at 12.8% and 284, Education at 12.3% and 271, Finance at 9.6% and 213, and Public Administration at 6.8% and 150. The occupational mix reinforces this knowledge-intensive base, with 970 Professionals and 590 Managers compared with 401 Clerical/Admin workers and 202 Trades workers. Labour-force participation is 66.7%, full-time employment is 62.5% and unemployment is 4.3%, indicating a substantial active workforce. Newington ranks in the top decile for education and occupation at IEO decile 9 and in the top decile for advantage at IRSAD decile 9. Its IER decile of 7 and IRSD decile of 8 are lower, suggesting that strong qualifications and professional employment coexist with less uniform economic resources. Household income at the 91.9th percentile helps explain the suburb's resilience and service demand.
Unemployment
4.3%
Labour Force
2,930
Unemployed
125
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.5%
Part-time
26.1%
Participation
66.7%
Employed
2,805
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
64.3%
Postgraduate
20.4%
Born Overseas
50.1%
Dwellings
1,920
Transport to Work
Newington's compact 0.93 sq km footprint and density of 6,094.7 people per sq km make convenience dependent on efficient local movement and well-managed shared spaces. Working from home is reported for 58.7% of residents, higher than car-driver travel at 34.2%, public transport at 1.8% and walking or cycling at 2.9%. One local government primary school, Newington Public School, provides an in-suburb option; families should check enrolment zones and secondary pathways against the exact address. The socioeconomic setting is above the national comparison, with IRSAD decile 9 and IEO decile 9, supporting access to established services but not guaranteeing identical conditions on every street. A current safety decision should use recent NSW Police figures and inspect the specific pocket, as 5,648 residents are concentrated in a small area. Compared with a lower-density suburb, Newington trades private space for proximity, apartment amenity and a strong work-from-home base.
Drive
34.2%
Public Transport
1.8%
Walk / Cycle
2.9%
Work from Home
58.7%
Population Forecast
+0.54%/yr
(+50 people/yr)
EstablishedNewington has an established growth pattern, with the annual trend running at 0.54%, above zero but slower than a rapid expansion corridor. Overseas migration is the primary driver, while population change across the wider area is 9.0% over 10 years. The forecast trajectory is Aging: the senior share has increased by 4.1 percentage points, while the young share has fallen by 0.3 points and the working share by 3.5 points. Rent growth of 8.3% is higher than the 0.54% annual population trend, indicating that housing demand may be responding more quickly than resident numbers. Gentrification is not currently identified, with a gentrification score of 0 and a stage of Not gentrifying. Compared with an emerging redevelopment precinct, Newington's near-term opportunity is more likely to come from steady overseas-led demand, established amenities and gradual household change than from major tenure transformation.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+174
Net Internal / yr
-252
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -252/yr
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 suits households seeking a dense, established suburb with strong professional incomes and local services. It has 5,648 residents, a 58.7% work-from-home rate and household income at the 91.9th percentile. Apartments make up 44.0% of homes, so buyers should decide whether shared-building living fits their needs.
What is the median house price in Newington?
Use recent settled sales to establish the current median, separating houses from apartments. Newington contains 44.0% apartments and 39.0% separate houses, so a blended suburb figure can mislead buyers. Compare at least 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom transactions with similar parking, strata and outdoor-space features.
What schools are in Newington?
Newington Public School is the local government primary option identified within the suburb. Families should confirm the enrolment zone for their address and investigate secondary pathways separately. The suburb has 59.1% couples with children, so school access is an important consideration for many households.
Is Newington safe?
Check current NSW Police records for the exact street and compare recent patterns with nearby suburbs before deciding. Newington has 5,648 residents concentrated in 0.93 sq km, so suburb-wide impressions may hide differences between apartment precincts, parks, roads and quieter residential pockets.
Is Newington good for property investment?
Newington has several supportive indicators, including 31.8% renters, weekly rent of $560, a 5.5% vacancy rate and 8.3% rent growth. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver. Investors should still test strata costs, apartment competition and building quality, especially with 7 development applications recorded over 12 months.
How is Newington's population changing?
The wider area's population change is 9.0% over 10 years, with an annual trend of 0.54% and overseas migration as the primary driver. Newington is also on an Aging trajectory: the senior share has risen 4.1 percentage points, while the young share has fallen 0.3 points. Gentrification is rated 0 and Not gentrifying.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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