Newton, SA 5074 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Newton is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5074, home to 5,117 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Campbelltown (SA) local government area and roughly 8 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,117
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,550 /week
- Median personal income
- $752 /week
- Median family income
- $1,948 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Campbelltown (SA)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - Central and Hills
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Sturt
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- St Francis of Assisi School
- East Torrens Primary School
- St Joseph's School - Hectorville
- Charles Campbell College
- Adelaide East Education Centre
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 26 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 108 bus stops
- Stop 22 Reserve Rd - North West side
- Stop 22 Reserve Rd - South East side
- Stop 21 Clairville Rd - North West side
- Stop 23 Cresdee Rd - South side
- Stop 23 Cresdee Rd - North side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 23 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 36 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 5 supermarkets
- 9 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 9.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 48.7% of the 2,835 resolvable premises in Newton. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 48.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 48.2%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 724 across postcode 5074 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 362 theft, 139 violent offences, 110 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Newton?
Newton (SA 5074) had 5,117 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Campbelltown (SA) local government area.
What is the median rent in Newton?
The median advertised rent in Newton is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Newton?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Newton covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Francis of Assisi School (0.6 km), East Torrens Primary School (0.7 km), St Joseph's School - Hectorville (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Newton?
Newton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (48.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Newton?
Across postcode 5074, 724 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (362), violent (139), property damage (110). 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 Newton?
In Newton, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (9.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Newton?
108 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Newton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 26 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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