Newton SA

Postcode 5074 · Campbelltown (SA) LGA

Newton is a mid-sized suburb in South Australia within the Campbelltown (SA) local government area (postcode 5074). With a population of 5,117, the suburb has an established 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. The most common occupations are professionals, clerical & administrative, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Italian, Australian, English.

The median house price in Newton is $1.1 million, having surged 20.9% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $555. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.6%. 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 offers a gross rental yield of 2.6%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.1M/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 13.6x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +20.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.6% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.1M/$950K Near Median
Affordability13.6x Stretched
Price Momentum+20.9% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education6/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.1M
20.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
5,117
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,550
Personal Income /wk$752
Mortgage /mth$1,625
CRIME (Campbelltown (SA) LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)7,387
Total Incidents378
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops26
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1049
Total Students246
Catholic1
St Francis of Assisi SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1049
Data: 2025-Q4