New Town

SA 5554 • Rest of SA

1,291
Population (2021)
$31,408
Median Income
2.01 km²
Area
44m
Elevation

About New Town

New Town is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Copper Coast (District Council) area. With a population of 1,291 and a median income of $31,408, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 2.01 km² at an elevation of 44m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of SA.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that New Town provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

New Town falls under postcode 5554 and is governed by Copper Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narungga electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5554
Urban Area
Copper Coast - Barunga West
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-33.96°, 137.69°
Statistical Area
Rest of SA
Area
2.01 km²
Elevation
44m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$242
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,192
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,234
Census 2021
1,291
4.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$26,000
Income 2021
$31,408
20.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,154
Born Overseas 64

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 30
  • 2. Germany 7
  • 3. Scotland 7
  • 4. Sri Lanka 5
  • 5. Greece 4
  • 6. India 4
  • 7. New Zealand 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 648
English 564
German 112
Scottish 105
Australian Aboriginal 76
Irish 75
Italian 23
Dutch 17
Greek 7
Polish 5

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,022
Both parents born in Australia
92
Both parents born overseas
119
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
56.7%
Christianity
36.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
65 (5.0%)
5-14 years
185 (14.3%)
15-19 years
104 (8.1%)
20-24 years
44 (3.4%)
25-34 years
110 (8.5%)
35-44 years
177 (13.7%)
45-54 years
173 (13.4%)
55-64 years
170 (13.2%)
65-74 years
155 (12.0%)
75-84 years
86 (6.7%)
85+ years
19 (1.5%)

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