Living in Newtown, Sydney

Monthly rent in AUD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Sydney dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,900/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $3,200 - $3,900/month and three-bedrooms $4,200 - $5,100/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by metro, it sits closer to the center than most Sydney areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the bohemian, LGBTQ+, nightlife tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Marrickville. For a shorter commute, see Surry Hills.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Newtown as the nearest rail stop, Camperdown Memorial Rest Park as nearby green space and IGA as the nearest supermarket around the Newtown reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Newtown, Sydney?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Newtown costs $2,700 - $3,100/month (second-hand contract) or $2,500 - $2,900/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $3,200 - $3,900/month, and a 3-bedroom from $4,200 - $5,100/month.

Is Newtown safe for expats?

Newtown has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Newtown to Sydney center?

The commute from Newtown to Sydney city center takes approximately 15 minutes by metro.

What is Newtown like to live in?

Sydney's bohemian heart. Eclectic shops on King Street, live music venues, and LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere. In our data it is tagged as bohemian, LGBTQ+, nightlife.