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SA · Campbelltown (SA) Council

Newton, SA, 5074

Current weather

11.2°CThunderstorm

87% humidity · 20.3 km/h wind · 12.8° / 10.1° today · 27.9 mm rain

Desirability index

26.9/100

#243 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Newton is a smaller suburban community in the Campbelltown (SA) area, home to around 5,117 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 378 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 73.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $645 (flats $572, houses $675), median house prices near $1,107,500 (up 3% recently), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

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)
115 / 528 / 154

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

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.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
378
Against the person
31
Against property
347
Rate per 1,000 residents
73.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 165 residents
State safety percentile
77.6th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
113
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental33
  • Other Theft105
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury17
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle10
  • Theft From Shop163

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,049
  • Campbelltown Preschool163A Montacute RoadPreschools
  • St Francis of Assisi SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1049

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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

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Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

375 planning-related records

2026· 44 proposals

  • June 2026

  • single storey detached dwelling with associated civil works, fencing and landscaping
    15 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 dwelling
    3 PLAYFORD RD NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
  • Land division (Torrens Title) to create two (2) allotments (one into two)
    7 ROSINA ST NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
  • Amenities Upgrade – Stage 2B (Saint Francis of Assisi School)
    57 NEWTON RD NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
  • Verandah
    12 PAPAGNI AV NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
  • Carport
    191 MONTACUTE RD NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
  • Verandah
    102A CROZIER AV NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
  • 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 landscaping
    9 GRAVES ST NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
  • single storey detached dwelling with associated civil works, retaining walls, fencing and landscaping
    9 GRAVES ST NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
  • single storey detached dwelling with associated civil works, retaining walls, fencing and landscaping
    9 GRAVES ST NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding (storage shed)
    16 SORRENTO AV NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made

  • May 2026

  • Verandah
    6 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 garage
    17 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 tree
    UNIT 1 5 LIASCOS AV NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    3 ROBRAN CT NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
  • swimming pool and associated safety fencing
    22 BORRILLO AV NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
  • 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 area
    1 MEREDITH ST NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
  • Masonry front fence with render and stone veneer (1500mm high)
    11 SMITH ST NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
  • Verandah
    UNIT 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 2.34m
    8 RENFREY AV NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
  • Building alterations - Fire damage repair including rebuild of first floor & roof
    35D LIASCOS AV NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    4 ESSEX ST NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
  • shed
    20 DEVON AV NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
  • variation to Planning Consent 24018786 comprising a change to landscaping
    45A CROZIER AV NEWTON SA 5074;45B CROZIER AV NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
  • three single story row dwellings with associated civil works, fencing and landscaping and the removal of a significant tree
    8 MARY CR NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
  • two single storey detached dwellings with associated civil works, fencing and landscaping
    12 ESSEX ST NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment

  • March 2026

  • Retrospectively built privacy Screen 3.6m long x 2.4m high
    7 BORRILLO AV NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
  • Partial change of use - shop to shop and light industry (cheese production) with a yearly capacity not exceeding 2.5ML, fit out and advertising sign (Shop 13)
    3 JAN ST NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
  • New pergola and blade wall to exiting alfresco area
    20 HAMILTON TCE NEWTON SA 5074Under Assessment
  • Land division (Torrens Title) to create three (3) allotments (one into three)
    23 LAURA DR NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
  • dwelling addition (side verandah)
    196B GORGE RD NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
  • retaining wall and fence exceeding 2.1 metres (1m retaining wall and 1.8m colorbond fence)
    25B FARMER ST NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
  • Land division (Torrens Title) to create two (2) allotments (one into two)
    29 LOMMAN AV NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
  • Two single storey detached dwellings
    29 LOMMAN AV NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • New single storey detached dwelling.
    33 HEGGATON TCE NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
  • Removal of significant Council Street Tree
    46B FOREST AV NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
  • Swimming Pool & Safety Fences
    1 DE IESO CT NEWTON SA 5074Decision Made
2025· 61 proposals

61 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2024· 62 proposals

62 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 64 proposals

64 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 62 proposals

62 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 78 proposals

78 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

63 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • Bakers DelightBakery
  • BanksaBank
  • WestpacBank
  • Queency NailsBeauty salon
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • Stop 23 Montacute Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 23 Newton Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 23A Montacute Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 23A Newton Road - East sideBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

3 state heritage places

  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
26.9/100
Cohort rank
#243 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

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  • Amenities Upgrade – Stage 2B (Saint Francis of Assisi School)planning57 NEWTON RD NEWTON SA 5074Lodged 16 Jun 2026 · Decision Made
  • Building alterations - Fire damage repair including rebuild of first floor & roofplanning35D LIASCOS AV NEWTON SA 5074Lodged 27 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
  • Carportplanning191 MONTACUTE RD NEWTON SA 5074Lodged 11 Jun 2026 · Decision Made
  • Dwelling addition/alteration (kitchen/living/dining room, 2 bedrooms and ensuite) and to relocate the carport to the northern side of the dwellingplanning3 PLAYFORD RD NEWTON SA 5074Lodged 19 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Internal fitout and cantilevered pergola located over the car parking areaplanning1 MEREDITH ST NEWTON SA 5074Lodged 12 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Land division (Torrens Title) to create three (3) allotments (one into three)planning23 LAURA DR NEWTON SA 5074Lodged 05 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
  • Land division (Torrens Title) to create two (2) allotments (one into two)planning7 ROSINA ST NEWTON SA 5074Lodged 19 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment

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