Newton
Italian ancestry leads Newton at 1,854 residents, well ahead of English at 861, and that heritage shows in a housing market built around family homes rather than apartments. The median house price reached $1,107,500 in the first quarter of 2026, yet household income sits at only the 49.3rd percentile nationally, near the exact middle. The mismatch is explained by long-held ownership: 38.6% of homes are owned outright, above the share carrying a mortgage at 34.3%. Separate houses make up 66.6% of dwellings and three-bedroom homes dominate at 62.3%, so the 5,117 residents in this 2.17 km2 pocket of north-eastern Adelaide live in established detached stock with a median age of 41, one year above the national figure.
Population
5,117
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,550/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
44
Median House
$1.1M
Median 1Q 2026
Buyers face a $1,107,500 median house price that rose 2.7% from $1,078,500 a year earlier, modest growth that keeps Newton more accessible than premium Adelaide markets. The stock suits families because 66.6% are separate houses and 62.3% have three bedrooms, with 4-plus bedroom homes adding another 21.9%, leaving apartments at just 7.5%. Despite the seven-figure median, monthly mortgage repayments average only $1,625, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.2%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. That low repayment figure reflects how long current owners have held: 38.6% own outright, more than the 34.3% still paying a mortgage, so headline prices overstate the debt burden most households actually carry.
For Buyers
Buyers face a $1,107,500 median house price that rose 2.7% from $1,078,500 a year earlier, modest growth that keeps Newton more accessible than premium Adelaide markets. The stock suits families because 66.6% are separate houses and 62.3% have three bedrooms, with 4-plus bedroom homes adding another 21.9%, leaving apartments at just 7.5%. Despite the seven-figure median, monthly mortgage repayments average only $1,625, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.2%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. That low repayment figure reflects how long current owners have held: 38.6% own outright, more than the 34.3% still paying a mortgage, so headline prices overstate the debt burden most households actually carry.
For Investors
Renters make up 27.1% of households, a smaller pool than the 38.6% who own outright, so tenant demand is steady rather than deep. Weekly rent of $350 against the $1,107,500 median implies a gross yield near 1.6%, low because Newton trades on owner-occupier appeal more than rental returns. The 4.6% vacancy rate is loose enough to give tenants choice, which caps rent growth despite a strong 28.8% rise over the measurement period. Demand support comes from migration: net overseas arrivals add 364 a year against a net internal outflow of 77, so the population keeps growing. Development is limited at 38 applications in 12 months, mostly single detached dwellings and small row-dwelling infill, which means little new rental supply and a thesis resting on capital growth over yield.
Development Activity
Total DAs
292
Last 12 Months
44
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+2.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Newton iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Francis of Assisi School
R-6 · 246 students
Demographics
Newton's median age of 41 runs 1.0 year above national, and the trajectory is mixed: the senior share edged up 0.8 points while the working-age share also rose 1.5 points over the decade. Overseas-born residents reach 37.5%, which is 15.9 points above the national figure, and the cultural base is distinctly Southern European. Italian ancestry leads at 1,854 residents, far ahead of English at 861, and Italian is the top non-English language with 323 speakers, followed by Mandarin at 106 and Punjabi at 79. University qualifications sit at 42.5%, which is 12.4 points above national, pairing a well-educated population with an average household size of 2.5, level with national. Couples with children at 1,423 families outnumber couples without children at 1,087, confirming the family-oriented profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
66.6%
Houses
25.9%
Townhouse
7.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure tilts toward established ownership: 38.6% own outright, 34.3% carry a mortgage and 27.1% rent. Outright owners outnumbering mortgage holders points to long-settled households rather than recent buyers, and it explains why the $1,107,500 median pairs with a manageable 24.2% mortgage-to-income ratio. The stock is overwhelmingly detached, 66.6% separate houses against only 7.5% apartments, with semi-detached homes at 25.9% filling the middle. Three-bedroom dwellings dominate at 62.3% and 4-plus bedroom homes add 21.9%, so two-bedroom and smaller options are scarce at under 16% combined. Prices rose 2.7% over the year to first quarter 2026, slower than the 28.8% rent growth across the period, a divergence that has nudged affordability from 53.9% in 2011 down to a healthier 46.5% in 2021.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,625
Rent / wk
$350
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$752
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.6%
Unoccupied
98
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.9%
Couples, no children
4,197
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare anchors the local workforce at 19.0% (338 workers), ahead of Education at 11.8% (209) and Professional/Tech at 9.5% (169), with Public Administration at 8.8% and Construction at 8.7%. By occupation, Professionals lead at 595 followed by Clerical and Administrative workers at 431, a white-collar mix consistent with the 42.5% university qualification rate. Unemployment is low at 4.6% and the participation rate reads 62.0%, held down partly because 1,429 residents are not in the labour force given the older median age. SEIFA places Newton mid-table: IEO at decile 6 reflects the strong education base, but IER sits lower at decile 3 because the high outright-ownership profile understates liquid economic resources, while IRSD and IRSAD both land at decile 5. Real incomes grew 21.6% over the decade.
Unemployment
4.3%
Labour Force
12,822
Unemployed
549
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.6%
Part-time
33.8%
Participation
62.0%
Employed
2,571
Occupations
Top Industries
University
42.5%
Postgraduate
11.0%
Born Overseas
37.5%
Dwellings
2,040
Transport to Work
Newton leans heavily on cars, with 83.6% of commuters driving and only 8.3% using public transport and 1.1% walking or cycling, a pattern typical of a 2.17 km2 detached-housing suburb at 2,359 residents per km2. No schools are recorded inside the boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs, a trade-off offset by the area's strong 42.5% university attainment, 12.4 points above national. Crime totals 378 incidents, a rate of 73.9 per 1,000 residents. SEIFA scores of decile 5 on both IRSD and IRSAD place Newton squarely at the national midpoint for advantage and disadvantage, neither affluent nor deprived. Volunteering runs at 12.3% and 6.7% of residents need daily assistance, consistent with the older, family-settled character.
Drive
83.6%
Public Transport
8.3%
Walk / Cycle
1.1%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.09%/yr
(+251 people/yr)
EstablishedNewton is classified as established yet still expanding, with annual population growth of 1.09% and a 15.0% rise over the past 10 years, an acceleration the data describes as moving from 4% to 15%. Overseas migration is the primary driver, adding a net 364 residents a year against a net internal outflow of 77, so growth depends entirely on international arrivals offsetting locals moving out. The gentrification reading sits at an early-signs stage with a score of 31, supported by a 19% population gain since 2011 and the strong overseas inflow. Medium-scenario forecasts project continued steady expansion through 2031 across the broader catchment. Affordability improving from 53.9% to 46.5% alongside 21.6% real income growth signals a suburb gaining momentum rather than stalling.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+364
Net Internal / yr
-77
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +19% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +364/yr, Accelerating: 4% → 15%
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
378
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
73.9
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Newton compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newton a good suburb to live in?
Newton scores decile 5 on both IRSAD and IRSD, the national midpoint, with university qualifications at 42.5%, which is 12.4 points above national. It suits families, as 66.6% of homes are separate houses and couples with children number 1,423. The main trade-off is a $1,107,500 median house price and heavy car reliance at 83.6%.
What is the median house price in Newton?
The median house price is $1,107,500 as of the first quarter of 2026, up 2.7% from $1,078,500 a year earlier. Weekly rent averages $350 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,625, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.2%, below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Newton?
No schools are recorded inside the 2.17 km2 Newton boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring north-eastern Adelaide suburbs. The local population is well educated, with university qualifications at 42.5%, which is 12.4 points above the national figure.
Is Newton safe?
Newton recorded 378 crime incidents, a rate of 73.9 per 1,000 residents. As a broader indicator, the suburb scores decile 5 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, the national midpoint, and only 6.7% of its residents need daily assistance, both consistent with a typical middle-tier area.
Is Newton good for property investment?
Rent of $350 a week against a $1,107,500 median gives a gross yield near 1.6%, low, and the 4.6% vacancy rate gives tenants choice. Net overseas migration of 364 a year supports demand, but with renters at only 27.1% the case rests on capital growth rather than yield.
How is Newton's population changing?
Population growth runs at 1.09% annually with a 15.0% rise over 10 years, an acceleration from 4% to 15%. Overseas migration drives it, adding a net 364 residents a year against a net internal outflow of 77, so international arrivals offset locals moving away.
What languages are spoken in Newton?
About 37.5% of residents were born overseas, 15.9 points above national. Italian is the leading non-English language with 323 speakers, reflecting Italian ancestry of 1,854 residents, followed by Mandarin at 106, Punjabi at 79 and Greek at 74 speakers.
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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