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 Nov 2025, Newington's population is estimated at around 5687 people. This reflects an increase of 39 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5648 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 5659 residents following examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024 and validation of 11 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 6115 persons per square kilometer, placing Newington in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 where applicable, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth by 2041, with Newington expected to increase by 949 persons, reflecting a total increase of 17.3% 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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Newington averaged around 2 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 11 homes were approved, with 1 more in FY-26 so far.

This averages to about $556,000 per home. Compared to Greater Sydney, Newington has less development activity, which may strengthen demand for existing properties due to scarcity of new ones. Recent construction activity has intensified but remains below national average, suggesting possible planning constraints. Current development consists of 33% standalone homes and 67% medium-high density housing, catering to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 1874 people per dwelling approval, Newington reflects a mature market. By 2041, population is forecasted to increase by 983 residents.

At current development rates, supply may struggle to match growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

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

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Employment conditions in Newington rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Newington has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 1.9%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.2%. As of June 2025, 3,496 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.3% below Greater Sydney's figure. Workforce participation in Newington is higher at 66.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

Education & training has a particularly high representation with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level. Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 5.1% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 1.0, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.2%, while labour force grew by the same percentage, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 2.3%. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% and labour force grow by 2.9%, with unemployment rising to 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-2022 project overall employment 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 only.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Newington's median income among taxpayers is $60,075, with an average of $71,649. Nationally, these figures are very high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $67,650 (median) and $80,684 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Newington rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 90th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 32.2% of locals (1,831 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income category, reflecting patterns seen in the metropolitan region where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. Notably, 40.7% earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating prosperity that drives local economic activity. High housing costs consume 17.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 87th percentile nationally. 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

Dwelling structure in Newington, as per the latest Census, consisted of 39.0% houses and 61.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Newington was at 26.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.9% and rented ones at 31.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area 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 than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 comprise 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%. 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

Educational attainment in Newington is notably high. Among residents aged 15 and above, 52.2% hold university qualifications, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational pathways account for 20.3% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas making up 10.6% and certificates 9.7%.

Educational participation is high, 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. Newington Public School serves the local community, enrolling 672 students as of an unspecified date. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. It is notable that Newington demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1114.

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

The analysis of public transportation in Newington shows that there are currently 15 operational transport stops. These stops offer a variety of bus services, with a total of 8 different routes operating. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 2,415.

Residents' access to transport is rated as excellent, with an average distance of 169 meters from their homes to the nearest stop. On average, there are 345 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 161 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 throughout Newington, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is notably high at approximately 55% of the total population (~3,142 people), compared to 48.5% across Greater Sydney.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 5.5 and 4.0% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 81.6%, report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly lower than the 83.5% reported across Greater Sydney. As of a recent study, 11.8% of Newington's population is aged 65 and over (consisting of 671 individuals). Health outcomes among seniors in Newington are commendable, generally aligning with the overall 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 diverse population, with 50.1% born overseas and 53.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Newington, accounting for 47.9%. Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 4.8% of Newington's population.

The top three ancestry groups are Chinese (21.6%), Other (15.0%), and Korean (12.0%). Filipino (3.5%) Russian (0.5%) and Sri Lankan (0.6%) ethnicities are notably overrepresented compared to regional averages.

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 is over-represented in Newington at 17.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 16.2% and Australia's 12.1%. The 25-34 age group is under-represented in Newington at 8.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 10.9%. Post the 2021 Census, the 55-64 age group grew from 10.2% to 11.9% of the population, while the 35-44 cohort 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 changes. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 80% (807 people), reaching 1,814 from 1,006. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.