Newton (postcode 5074) is a mid-sized suburb in South Australia within the Campbelltown (SA) local government area. The area has roughly 5,117 residents and an established family demographic, with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $81K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. Recent annual estimates show population movement staying broadly stable across the broader catchment, with population growth running at +1.3% year-on-year at the LGA level. SA employment has moved +2.1% year-on-year in the official Jobs and Skills Australia NERO series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. SA also had 23 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 2 underway, and 11 in planning as at 2 October 2024, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are professionals, clerical & administrative, technicians & trades. Employment in the area leans toward healthcare and retail trade. The top ancestries reported are Italian, Australian, English.
The median house price in Newton is $1.1 million, having risen modestly by 0.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $624. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,625.
Newton is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1049, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 26 bus stops. The crime rate in the Campbelltown (SA) LGA is moderate at 7,387 incidents per 100,000 population.
From an investment perspective, Newton shows a gross rental yield of approximately 2.9%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.1M/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 13.7x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +0.7% year-on-year. Population growth of +1.3% year-on-year points to stable demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.