State Electorate · Area profile
Newtown
10 km²
A dramatic shift in population has transformed Newtown since 2011, with the typical resident now just 34 years old. This Inner West hub has evolved into a highly educated and affluent community, where over half of adults hold a university degree. It is a fast-moving area of high density and diversity, with a very high proportion of renters and young professionals. The neighbourhood is defined by its urban intensity and a strong lean towards non-religious perspectives.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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Newtown is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children under 15 and seniors both well below state averages. De facto relationships are far more common here than in most areas, while 65% of adults have never married.
The community is increasingly international, with people born overseas making up 36.6% of the population. This is well above the national figure and represents a significant rise since 2011.
Language diversity has grown quickly, with 24.5% of people using a language other than English at home. This is a little above the Australian average, though most residents still speak only English.
The area is far more secular than the rest of the country, with 58.9% of residents reporting no religion. This figure has risen by 41 points since 2011.
Qualifications are exceptionally high, with 51.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the state average and is consistent with the high number of professionals working in the area.
Typical weekly personal income is $1,196, which is well above the national figure. About 34.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen sharply over the last decade.
Mental health conditions are reported much more often here than in most areas. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is among the lowest at this level.
Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in other areas, which is consistent with the small number of families with children. Around 15.5% of residents are volunteers.
Living arrangements are dominated by singles and couples, with 38.6% of people living alone. This is far above the national average, and homes typically house only 2.0 people.
Rental properties are the norm, with 59.2% of households renting, far above the state figure. Detached houses are very rare, and typical weekly rents are well above the national average at $510.
A huge 54.2% of residents work from home, and 35% of households have no car. Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by a very high number of weekly departures.
The population is highly transient, with 56.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have also increased significantly, now making up 24.3% of the community.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, with 64.7% employed full-time. Professional and technical roles are the most common industries for this workforce.
Newtown is a walker's paradise, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport. Its walkability score of 9.6 is well above the state average.