Newington (NSW)

An assessment of population growth drivers in Newington reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of the Newington (NSW) statistical area (Lv2) is around 5,674. This figure reflects an increase of 26 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,648. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 5,668 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 11 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 6,101 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections until 2041, AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, an above median population growth is anticipated for the area, with an expected increase of 953 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 17.6% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Newington is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Between financial years 2021 and 2025, Newington had an estimated 15 dwelling approvals. In the current financial year 2026, there has been one additional dwelling approval. Over the past five financial years, Newington averaged around three new dwelling approvals annually.

The average construction value of these dwellings is $556,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. There have also been $52,000 in commercial approvals this year, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Newington has significantly reduced construction activity, being 94.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. However, development activity has increased recently. The recent construction comprises 25.0% detached dwellings and 75.0% attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living which is more affordable and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

With around 1022 people per dwelling approval, Newington exhibits a highly mature market. Population forecasts suggest Newington will gain approximately 1,000 residents by 2041. If current development rates persist, housing supply might not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Newington has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2, Club Ryde Ex Mixed Use Development, 287-295 Victoria Road Development, and Newington Reserve Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Newington performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Newington has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 1.7% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.9%. As of that date, 3,566 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.5% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Newington was 66.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

The area shows strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level. Conversely, construction has lower representation at 5.1% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. The ratio of workers to residents indicates substantial local employment opportunities. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.9% while labour force increased by 3.7%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.2 percentage points. In Greater Sydney, employment grew by 2.1%, labour force expanded by 2.4%, and unemployment rose 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National employment forecasts suggest a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Newington's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The median taxpayer income in Newington is $60,075, with an average of $71,649, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is higher than the national average, which stands at a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $65,398 (median) and $77,997 (average). In the 2021 Census, Newington's household, family, and personal incomes ranked between the 84th and 90th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 32.2% of residents (1,827 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, consistent with metropolitan trends at 30.9%. Economic strength is evident with 40.7% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 87th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Newington features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Newington's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 39.0% houses and 61.1% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Newington stood at 26.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.9% and rented ones at 31.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Newington was $560, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Newington's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,500 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Newington features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 82.0% of all households, including 49.7% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 18.0%, with lone person households at 16.3% and group households comprising 1.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.8.

Educational achievement in Newington places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

In Newington, the percentage of residents aged 15 and above with university qualifications is notably higher at 52.2%, compared to the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. This educational advantage indicates a strong potential for knowledge-based opportunities in the area. Bachelor degrees are the most common, held by 33.8% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 15.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational pathways account for 20.3% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 9.7%.

Educational participation is notably high in Newington, with 32.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.3% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 6.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 27 active stops operating in Newington, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 8 routes, offering a total of 2,448 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 168 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 349 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 90 weekly trips per individual stop.

Newington's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Newington, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is approximately 55% of the total population (~3,134 people), compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 5.5 and 4.0% of residents respectively. 81.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 83.5% across Greater Sydney. The area has 11.8% of residents aged 65 and over (669 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Newington is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Newington has a population where 50.1% were born overseas, and 53.7% speak a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Newington, with 47.9%. Buddhism is more prevalent here compared to Greater Sydney, making up 4.8% of Newington's population versus 7.5% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (21.6%), Other (15.0%), and Korean (12.0%). Notably, Filipino (3.5%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 2.5%. Similarly, Russian (0.5%) and Sri Lankan (0.6%) ethnicities have higher representations than their regional averages of 0.4% and 0.5%, respectively.

Newington's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Newington is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The 45-54 cohort makes up 17.7% of Newington's population, compared to 12.1% nationally and 14.6% in Greater Sydney. Conversely, the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.7%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 55-64 cohort grew from 10.2% to 11.9%, while the 35-44 group declined from 19.0% to 17.4% and the 25-34 group dropped from 10.1% to 8.7%. By 2041, Newington's population is forecasted to see significant demographic shifts. Notably, the 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 81%, reaching 1,817 people from its current total of 1,004. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are expected to decrease in number.