Question 1

Is Newton a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Newton sits on gently rolling ground toward the foothills in eastern Adelaide, with leafy streets and a mix of mid-century bungalows, brick veneer cottages and more recent townhouses. It has a quiet, residential, unpretentious, lived-in feel that attracts families, professionals and long-term locals. The suburb is home to 5,117 people with a median age of 41, and families make up the bulk of households; about 72.9% of dwellings are owner-occupied.

Everyday life is shaped by pocket parks, nearby reserves and straightforward local shopping, with public buses linking to larger retail centres and the city. Playford Road Reserve was recently transformed from disused tennis courts into an activated park with a large playground, tennis and multi-sport courts, accessible paths, toilets, picnic and BBQ facilities, a grass kick-about area and a small amphitheatre. Council is also progressing a Newton Industrial & Innovation Precinct centred on Meredith Street and Papagni Avenue, with staged streetscape, road and public-realm upgrades planned.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Newton?

Accepted Answer

In Newton (SA 5074) the numbers show buying and renting both sit well above what local households earned at the last Census. A median house price of $1,115,000 is about 13.8 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, which is well above local incomes. Rents are also a large share: a house rent of $665 a week would take about 42.9% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, and a unit rent of $560 a week would take about 36.1%. If you're renting rather than buying, the rent share is the most relevant figure; if buying, the price multiple is the key measure.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Newton a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year in Newton, house values fell by 3.5%, a modest decline, while house rents rose 2.3%, a modest increase. Unit rents climbed 5.7% over the same period, a solid rise, so the strongest movement this year has been in unit rental income rather than in house prices. If rental income is your priority, the unit-side rent growth is the more relevant figure; if capital change matters, the house value movement is the one to note. Whether that mix fits your investment goals depends on your own objectives and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$1.11M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	-3.5%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	19	2
Median days on market Past 12 months	61	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$665	$560
Change in rent Past 12 months	2.3%	5.7%

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