Newington, NSW 2127 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Newington is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2127, home to 5,648 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Canada Bay local government area and roughly 12 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,648
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $2,465 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,070 /week
- Median family income
- $2,776 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Parramatta
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Parramatta
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Reid
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $560 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Victoria Avenue Public School
- Homebush Boys High School
- Strathfield North Public School
- Homebush West Public School
- Concord West Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 9 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 12 train stops, 63 bus stops
- Bicentennial Park, Australia Av
- Australia Av Opp Bicentennial Park
- DFO Homebush, Underwood Rd
- Underwood Road Opp DFO Homebush
- Olympic Park Station, Platform 3
Lifestyle & amenities
- 27 cafés
- 29 restaurants
- 9 pubs and bars
- 65 parks and reserves
- 14 gyms and fitness centres
- 5 supermarkets
- 23 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 12.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 33.1% of the 2,322 resolvable premises in Newington. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 27.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 33.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 30.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 8.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,458 across postcode 2127 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 321 theft, 311 other offences, 294 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Newington?
Newington (NSW 2127) had 5,648 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Parramatta local government area.
What is the median rent in Newington?
The median advertised rent in Newington is $560/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Newington?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Newington covering government sectors. Nearest include: Victoria Avenue Public School (0.9 km), Homebush Boys High School (1.5 km), Strathfield North Public School (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Newington?
Newington is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (33.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Newington?
Across postcode 2127, 1,458 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (321), other (311), violent (294). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Newington?
In Newington, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (12.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Newington?
75 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Newington centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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