Moving to Newington NSW 2127
What the official numbers say about living in Newington — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $560 a week, against a median household income of $2,465 a week.
About 67% of homes are owner-occupied and 32% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Newington grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,320 → 5,648 people).
Around 82% of households are families, averaging 2.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: South Korea, China, Hong Kong; most spoken languages besides English: Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Newington sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (37% of workers), while 59% work from home.
Nearest train station: Olympic Park, 1.6 km south-east.
Nearest metro station: Epping, 7.7 km north.
Nearest light rail stop: Rosehill Gardens, 3.6 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Parramatta EA, 4.2 km north-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Rydalmere Ferry Wharf, 2.5 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Bankstown Airport, 11.2 km south-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 15 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 58 schools · 109 cafes & restaurants · 21 supermarkets · 56 parks — see them all on the Newington profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Newington Public School 350 m · Auburn North Public School 1.6 km · Auburn Girls High School 2.1 km · Sydney Adventist School Auburn 2.3 km · Rydalmere East Public School 2.4 km · St John's Catholic Primary School 2.6 km · Alpha Omega Senior College 2.6 km · Lidcombe Public School 2.6 km
Groceries: Woolworths Newington 450 m · Newington Asian Grocery 500 m · Kmall09 1.4 km · Aldi 1.4 km · Woolworths Lidcombe 1.4 km · Woolworths Carter St Metro 1.4 km · Sydney Olympic Asian Market 1.5 km · Millet Supermarket 2.5 km
Parks and reserves: Buruwang Park 50 m · Pierre de Coubertin Park 300 m · Cumberland Park 550 m · Blankers Koen Park 600 m · Newington Reserve 850 m · Cattle Judging Lawn 1 km · Hume Park 1.1 km · Beaconsfield Street Reserve 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Newington, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Superb Fairy-wren · Noisy Miner · Australian Raven · Rainbow Lorikeet · Welcome Swallow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Newington, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newington here | 5,648 | — | 10/10 | 25% |
| Silverwater | 3,600 | — | 8/10 | 9% |
| Sydney Olympic Park | 4,848 | — | 10/10 | 31% |
| Lidcombe | 23,663 | — | 8/10 | 9% |
| Wentworth Point | 12,703 | — | 10/10 | 3% |
| Ermington | 12,686 | — | 9/10 | 14% |
| Homebush West | 9,108 | — | 7/10 | 9% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Parramatta — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Reid — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2127 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Newington profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $560 a week, and about 32% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,320 people to 5,648. It sits about 15 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Olympic Park station is roughly 1.6 km away. Local government is Parramatta council, and the federal seat is Reid.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Newington vs Silverwater · Newington vs Sydney Olympic Park.
Nearby guides: Silverwater · Sydney Olympic Park · Lidcombe · Wentworth Point · Ermington · Homebush West.
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