Median house price
$1.11M
+2.7% change
SA · Campbelltown Council
Newton, 5074
Est. population · Jun 2025
5,584
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.4%
Median age
41
Median income
$1,550/wk
Employment rate
61.9%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,107,500
Languages at home
41.3%non-English
Most common: Italian, Mandarin, Punjabi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Newton is a practical mid-sized suburb in Campbelltown Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. A large share of residents were born overseas, and languages other than English are widely spoken at home.
Local shops and services are well covered, which makes the suburb easy to live in day to day. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as parks and green space, plus safety look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Newton snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$645/wk
Houses $675 · Units $573
Population (ERP)
5,584
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#18
among Metro Adelaide · Emerging
Safety
76th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
68th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
75th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 55.6/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 14% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 1489th in Australia
- State rank
- 98th in SA
- Peer rank
- #18 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #73 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $572.5
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $675
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $645
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 40
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,107,500
- Median price change
- +2.7%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
5,584(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +6.4% over 5 years · 68th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +6.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +47
- Change in 5 years
- +338
- Growth rank in SA
- 68th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~5,950), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 5,117
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,550
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 98 of 2,140
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Employment rate
- 61.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,358 / 528 / 154
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 378
- Against the person
- 31
- Against property
- 347
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 67.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 165 residents
- State safety percentile
- 75.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 113
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -0.3%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental33
- Other Theft105
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury17
- Theft From Motor Vehicle10
- Theft From Shop163
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA (9 schools)
- 1,069
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 75th
School list
- St Francis of Assisi SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1049 · 68th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 246 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Thorndon Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1069 · 75th percentile · LBOTE 28% · 266 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Charles Campbell CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 1018 · 55th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 1,188 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Adelaide East Education CentreSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1056 · 70th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 49 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Paradise Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1022 · 56th percentile · LBOTE 67% · 141 students · Top SEA quarter 22% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Stradbroke SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1111 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 47% · 694 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Saint Ignatius' CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1151 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 1,421 students · Top SEA quarter 59% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- East Torrens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1073 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 72% · 350 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Sunrise Christian School ParadisePrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1096 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 43% · 175 students · Top SEA quarter 39% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Campbelltown Preschool163A Montacute RoadPreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
26 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 25 Gorge Rd - South side
- Stop 26A Gorge Rd - South side
- Stop 27 Gorge Rd - South side
- Stop 28 Gorge Rd - South Side
- Stop 29 Gorge Rd - South side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
156 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 restaurants · 3 cafes · 5 supermarkets · 3 pharmacies · 6 fast food · 2 bakeries · 1 libraries · 1 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Decent local green space — 1 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 26 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 7 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 10 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 98/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.59
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.74
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.2
Food & drink(14)
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Panini BrothersBakery
- Cafe di cremaCafe
- J.D. Espresso Bar and CafeCafe
- ShamoraCafe
- ChilliesFast food
- Domino'sFast food
- Dumpling King NewtonFast food
- Mighty Chicken & SeafoodFast food
- SubwayFast food
- Two Hungry GuysFast food
94 Gorge Road
- BonsaiRestaurant
- DilanosRestaurant
- Pizza HutRestaurant
60 Gorge Road, Newton
Shopping(10)
- San José SmallgoodsButcher
Unit 4 12-14 Hamilton Terrace, Newton
- Taste Quality MeatsButcher
- Aldi NewtonSupermarket
- ColesSupermarket
- DrakesSupermarket
- Tony & Mark'sSupermarket
1 Jan Street, Newton
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(2)
- Community centre
- Campbelltown LibraryLibrary
171 Montacute Road, Newton
Health & services(3)
- National Pharmacies NewtonPharmacy
Unit 6 60-64 Gorge Road
- Newton PharmacyPharmacy
- TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(11)
- Go 2 Jo FitnessGym
Unit 5 14 Hamilton Terrace
- Oakdale ReservePark
- Playground (2)
- Pitch 1Sports field
- Pitch 2Sports field
- Pitch 5Sports field
- Pitch 6Sports field
- Pitch 7Sports field
- SSF Pitch 3Sports field
- SSF Pitch 4Sports field
Transport(28)
28 bus stops
Other(20)
- BWSAlcohol
- BanksaBank
- WestpacBank
- Queency NailsBeauty salon
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- La VeraCheese
Unit 3 12-14 Hamilton Terrace, Newton
- TargetDepartment Store
- Barber Boys & CoHairdresser
- Fandi BrosHairdresser
- Newton Village Shopping CentreMall
299 Montacute Road, Newton
- SpecsaversOptician
- Parking (70)
- MobilPetrol station
Unit 2 10 Hamilton Terrace, Newton
- OTR NewtonPetrol station
72 Gorge Road, Newton
- St Francis Of Assisi Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost office
- Seafood WorksSeafood
- Carapella ShoesShoes
- RebelSports
81 Newton Road
- control airYes
Unit 2 12-14 Hamilton Terrace, Newton
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- North Eastern Community Hospital Inc (1.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 152
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 27.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 57 proposals
August 2026
- Nine double storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement to be constructed on Lots 49, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 67, 68 and 69 (to be created pursuant to DA 26022115)50 POLVERE AV NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
- two single storey detached dwellings with associated civil works, fencing and landscaping26 RICHLAND RD NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
- Retail Tenancy Fitout - Tenancy MM001 (TK Maxx)299 MONTACUTE RD NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
- double storey additions and alterations to the existing warehouse including ancillary offices with associated car parking and landscaping3 ANTONIO CT NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
July 2026
- Single storey detached dwelling (future 14B)14 ROSEDALE CT NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 23029286: Umbrella, shade sails, play equipment and amended signage299 MONTACUTE RD NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling14 ROSEDALE CT NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
- Conversion of existing verandah to living room1 GLENWOOD RD NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
- Land division - 1 into 3 Torrens Title allotments9 GRAVES ST NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
- New addition with entry, meeting room & office to the existing sporting facilityLOT 43 STRADBROKE RD NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
- Upgrade to school outdoor space including: New Visitor Carparking to service both school and adjacent church, New two-way crossover entry, Extension of existing admin verandah and new freestanding shelter.57 NEWTON RD NEWTON SA 5074;59 NEWTON RD NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
- Land division (Torrens Title) to create thirty nine (39) allotments (2 into 39)43 LEOMBRUNO ST NEWTON SA 5074;50 POLVERE AV NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
- Three, double storey row dwellings12 MARY CR NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
June 2026
- single storey detached dwelling with associated civil works, fencing and landscaping15 FLINDERS PDE NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition/alteration (kitchen/living/dining room, 2 bedrooms and ensuite) and to relocate the carport to the northern side of the dwelling3 PLAYFORD RD NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
- Land division (Torrens Title) to create two (2) allotments (one into two)7 ROSINA ST NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
- Amenities Upgrade – Stage 2B (Saint Francis of Assisi School)57 NEWTON RD NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
- Verandah12 PAPAGNI AV NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
- Carport191 MONTACUTE RD NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
- Verandah102A CROZIER AV NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
- Two single storey detached dwellings and tree damaging activity (removal of one regulated tree)13 HILDA AV NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
- single storey detached dwelling with associated civil works, retaining walls, fencing and landscaping9 GRAVES ST NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
- single storey detached dwelling with associated civil works, retaining walls, fencing and landscaping9 GRAVES ST NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
- single storey detached dwelling with associated civil works, retaining walls, fencing and landscaping9 GRAVES ST NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (storage shed)16 SORRENTO AV NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
May 2026
- Verandah6 AIROLA CT NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
- additions and alterations to existing dwelling including changes to the front facade, new alfresco, inground swimming pool with associated safety features and a rear garage17 PAPAGNI AV NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
- Land division (Torrens Title) to create two (2) allotments (one into two)10 HILDA AV NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
- Removal of front regulated treeUNIT 1 5 LIASCOS AV NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
- Verandah3 ROBRAN CT NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
- swimming pool and associated safety fencing22 BORRILLO AV NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
- To increase the leasable floor space with outdoor dining and associated canopies to rear service yard, front entrance and alfresco area.5 JAN ST NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
- Internal fitout and cantilevered pergola located over the car parking area1 MEREDITH ST NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
- Masonry front fence with render and stone veneer (1500mm high)11 SMITH ST NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 7 65 OXFORD CCT NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
April 2026
- Two (2) single-storey detached dwellings with associated fencing above retaining walls with a total combined height of 2.34m8 RENFREY AV NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
- Building alterations - Fire damage repair including rebuild of first floor & roof35D LIASCOS AV NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling4 ESSEX ST NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
- shed20 DEVON AV NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
- variation to Planning Consent 24018786 comprising a change to landscaping45A CROZIER AV NEWTON SA 5074;45B CROZIER AV NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Hauling Comms Cable & Pit WorksMontacute Road, Fraser Av10 Aug 2026 – 21 Aug 2026
- Line Marking & PaintingMontacute Road, St Bernards Rd01 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
3 heritage places
- Dwelling173 Montacute Road NEWTONLocal heritage
- Dwelling7-9 Newton Road NEWTONLocal heritage
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and Hall57-59 Newton Road NEWTONLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Sturt
- Member of Parliament
- Claire CLUTTERHAM (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,300
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 43.4%Labor 56.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.2 km away).
Coalition 39.7%Labor 60.3%
3.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +8.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- NewtonLabor 60.1% · Coalition 39.9% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- Athelstone WestLabor 58.4% · Coalition 41.6% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- ParadiseLabor 63.1% · Coalition 36.9% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- RostrevorLabor 63.3% · Coalition 36.7% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Athelstone EastLabor 54.5% · Coalition 45.5% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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