SA5074· Pop. 14,380Campbelltown (SA)

NEWTON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$1,335,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

2.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

21.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.1%

modelled estimate

AI insights for NEWTON

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

NEWTON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from SA Gov · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$645/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+11.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

11.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.11%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+16.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+10.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

66 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020

$530k

2021

$621k

2022

$746k

2023

$828k

2024

$910k

2025

$1100k

2026

$1335k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

NEWTON is a metropolitan SA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro SA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 2.5% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 21.4% — outperforming state average
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,447/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

32.2%

63.1% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

16%

78% apartments

Degree qualified

40.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

29.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

160 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.9%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

8.0 km

Middle ring

Days on market

31 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

68.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

58 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

16.6 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

12,717/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 5074

🏫2 Primary⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

East Marden Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1127

St Francis of Assisi School

Catholic · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1049

⭐Special (1)

Adelaide East Education Centre

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 1056

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

8/ 100

2.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Above average

1077ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

47/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 19 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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