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Newton

SA 5074 • Greater Adelaide

5,117
Population (2021)
$39,104
Median Income
2.17 km²
Area
96m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyFoothillsQuiet ResidentialBushland AccessEstablished

About Newton

Newton is a quiet residential suburb in Adelaide's eastern foothills, located 8 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Campbelltown. With around 5,100 residents, it offers a family-friendly environment with tree-lined streets and easy access to the Adelaide Hills. The suburb sits at the base of the Mount Lofty Ranges, providing a pleasant elevated setting with bushland reserves nearby.

The suburb provides a peaceful residential lifestyle with good local shopping at Newton Village and Newton Central. Residents enjoy proximity to Morialta Conservation Park for bushwalking and the nearby O-Bahn corridor for fast city access. Newton attracts established families and professionals seeking a quiet, leafy neighbourhood with Adelaide Hills character while maintaining convenient city connections via bus services along Montacute Road.

Newton falls under postcode 5074 and is governed by Campbelltown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Morialta electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5074
Urban Area
Campbelltown
LGA
Campbelltown
Federal Electorate
Sturt
State Electorate
Morialta
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.88°, 138.68°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.17 km²
Elevation
96m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Paradise Interchange (O-Bahn)
2.5 km
30 min

Bus Services

  • 174,177,178 — Adelaide CBD via Magill Rd 25-35 min
  • 173 — Paradise Interchange 8-12 min
  • G21 — Morialta via Newton Rd 10 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
8 km
By Bus
25-35 min (frequent services)
By Car (Peak)
20-30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
12-18 min

🛣️ Multiple bus routes via Montacute Rd. Transfer at Paradise for O-Bahn express to city (15 min).

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local shopping available but car useful for broader amenities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Newton Shopping CentreCnr Montacute Road & Stradbroke Road Newton 5074 SA
  • Woolworths
    Newton Village Shopping Centre, 299 Montacute Road Newton 5074 SA
  • ALDI
    Gorge Road 174 - 178, Newton SA 5074

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,625
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,787
Census 2021
5,117
▲ 6.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,160
Income 2021
$39,104
▲ 29.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,135
Born Overseas 1,879

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Italy 432
  • 2. India 274
  • 3. China 176
  • 4. England 101
  • 5. Philippines 61
  • 6. Greece 58
  • 7. Malaysia 57
  • 8. Sri Lanka 54
  • 9. Iran 51
  • 10. Nepal 47
  • 11. Hong Kong 44
  • 12. South Korea 33
  • 13. Lebanon 32
  • 14. Poland 29
  • 15. Pakistan 21

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Italian 1,854
Australian 867
English 861
Chinese 380
Indian 274
Greek 258
Scottish 218
Irish 201
German 175
Filipino 75

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,571
Both parents born in Australia
2,906
Both parents born overseas
536
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
58.8%
No Religion
25.0%
Hinduism
4.5%
Sikhism
2.7%
Islam
2.6%
Buddhism
2.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
250 (4.9%)
5-14 years
518 (10.1%)
15-19 years
270 (5.3%)
20-24 years
336 (6.6%)
25-34 years
786 (15.4%)
35-44 years
656 (12.8%)
45-54 years
667 (13.0%)
55-64 years
640 (12.5%)
65-74 years
504 (9.8%)
75-84 years
367 (7.2%)
85+ years
127 (2.5%)

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