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Newton SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Newton, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Newton SA is 5,117 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Newton is $752 per week ($39,104 per year). Median rent in Newton is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Newton has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Newton has a population density of 2359.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Newton is India. The most common religion is Catholic (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newton is $1,625.
There were 162 recorded offences in Newton in 2025-26, a rate of 32 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (119 offences).
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Newton Population
Newton Median Income & Rent
Newton Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Newton Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Newton Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Newton Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Newton Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Newton Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Newton Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Newton Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Newton Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Newton Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Newton Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Newton Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Newton Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Newton Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Newton Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Newton School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Newton Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Newton Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Newton Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Newton How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Newton Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Newton Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Newton Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Newton Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Newton Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Newton Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Newton Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Newton Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Newton Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Newton Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Newton When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Newton Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Newton Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Newton Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Newton Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Newton Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 162 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Newton Schools
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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Newton
What is the population of Newton SA?
The population of Newton SA is 5,117 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2359.0 people per km².Newton is ranked #1,531 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Newton?
The median personal income in Newton SA is $752 per week, or $39,104 per year.The median household income is $1,550 per week.Family income is $1,948 per week.Newton is ranked #4,475 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Newton?
Median rent in Newton SA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 22.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Newton ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Newton?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newton SA is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Newton?
The median age in Newton SA is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Newton a good suburb to live in?
Newton is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 5,117.The median income is $752/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41029. All dollar figures in AUD.