Average rent in Newtown (NSW), NSW — 2026

Newtown (NSW) sits in the Inner West local government area, 5km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 14,667 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $550/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 58% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$550/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
14,667

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Sydney
5 km
Households renting
58%
Separate houses
5%
Flats / apartments
40%
Born overseas
31%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Inner West

Renting in Newtown (NSW)

Renting in Newtown (NSW) costs more than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $550/week, which is 30% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (58%) living mostly in flats and apartments (40%), which fits the inner-Sydney pattern. About 31% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Newtown (NSW) is 5km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Newtown (NSW)?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Newtown (NSW), NSW was $550. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Newtown (NSW) rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Newtown (NSW) sat at $550 — 30% above the state average. The suburb is 5km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (5% separate houses, 40% flats here).
Which suburbs near Newtown (NSW) have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Newtown (NSW)'s $550/week (ABS 2021): Castle Hill - East, Neutral Bay - Kirribilli, Hunters Hill - Woolwich. On the higher end, you've got Rhodes, Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan, Randwick - North. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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