Newtown — Houses

BUY
NSW 2042 House Rank #3 of 433 in Sydney
$1.79M
Median House Price · recent comparable sales
Demand-Driven Growth #3 of 433

Buyer competition is intense and properties sell quickly. Demand is outpacing available supply.

DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
BUY
Demand-Driven Growth
DEMAND
83 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
24d DOM
Strong
AFFORDABILITY
-14.8% vs 5yr
Strong
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Strong
Strong
YIELD
2.9%
Weak
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.8% vacancy
Strong
#3/433 Strong Structure 94 $1.79M

Atlaso rates Newtown houses as BUY for capital growth. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.76%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium. 66% of BUY-rated suburbs grew more than 8% in our validated testing.

At $1.79M, Newtown ranks #3 of 433 houses in Sydney. The long-term structural outlook is Strong. Prices remain 15% below their 5-year trend, suggesting room for recovery.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned houses identified in Sydney.

Newtown Price History

All houses · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Balanced No strong buyer or seller advantage right now.
+8.7%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+6.5%
Rents (12mo)
0.9%
Vacancy
53%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

House Asking Prices (12 months)

$1.84M

House Weekly Rents (12 months)

$1,264/wk

Vacancy Rate (24 months)

--- 1.5% tight --- 3.0% loose

Listing Age (12 months)

Fresh (<30d) 30-60d 60-90d 90-180d 180d+

Data for postcode 2042.

Suburb Profile

Newtown at a Glance

SEIFA Index
10/10
Most advantaged
Household Income
$2,328/wk
Median household
Median Age
34
Years
Mortgage Stress
30%
of income
Population Growth
+0.4%
vs state +1.4%
Ownership Mix
13.6% owned 25.7% mortgage 57.7% renting

Demographic Trends

Newtown Over Time

Median Household Income (Census)

Population Growth Rate (Census)

Dwelling Composition (Census)

Rental Yield History

Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.

Full Newtown Analysis

Access the full structural analysis, fair value estimate, bedroom-level pricing, and supply intelligence.

3-Year Structural Outlook Strong
Conviction Level High
Fair Value Gap X.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price $X,XXX,XXX
Gross Yield X.X%
Weekly Rent $XXX
SEIFA Decile X/10
Building Approvals XX dwellings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Newtown a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Newtown as BUY confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Newtown and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Newtown?
The current median house price in Newtown, nsw is $1.79M, with annual growth of +31.1%. Properties sell in approximately 24 days.
How fast do properties sell in Newtown?
Properties in Newtown sell in 24 days on average. The market is currently rated Strong. This is faster than the national average, indicating strong buyer demand.
What is the growth outlook for Newtown?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Newtown's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Newtown?
The gross rental yield for houses in Newtown is 2.9%. This is in line with the broader market average.

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Important: Atlaso provides general research information only and does not constitute personal financial advice, property advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any property. Suburb scores, growth ratings, rental yield estimates, and market signals are based on quantitative models using historical data. They are not guarantees of future performance. Property values can fall as well as rise. You should seek independent licensed financial and property advice before making any investment decision. Atlaso Pty Ltd (ABN 84 696 036 469) is not a licensed financial adviser and does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).