Newtown — Units

NEUTRAL
NSW 2042 Unit Rank #106 of 257 in Sydney ↑3
$1.21M
Median Unit Price · recent comparable sales
DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
NEUTRAL
DEMAND
83 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
26d DOM
Neutral
AFFORDABILITY
8.0% vs 5yr
Neutral
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Average
Neutral
YIELD
4.4%
Strong
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.8% vacancy
Strong
#106/257 Average Structure 45 $1.21M

Atlaso rates Newtown units as HOLD. Average growth outlook. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.76%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium, but prices declined 20.3% over the past year. Better units options may be available in Sydney.

At $1.21M, Newtown ranks #106 of 257 units in Sydney. The long-term structural outlook is Average. Buyer demand is strong with 83 buyers per listing.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned units identified in Sydney.

Newtown Price History

All units · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Buyer's Market Stock rising, prices softening. Buyers have leverage.
-32.3%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+0.9%
Rents (12mo)
0.9%
Vacancy
53%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

Unit Asking Prices (12 months)

$618K

Unit Weekly Rents (12 months)

$671/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 HOLD 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 $1.21M, with annual growth of +7.2%. Properties sell in approximately 26 days.
How fast do properties sell in Newtown?
Properties in Newtown sell in 26 days on average. The market is currently rated Average. This is in line with the broader market.
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 4.4%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.

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