Newton, Australia

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

4,734 Population 6/sq mi density

315 ft Elevation 96 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$25,418 median income, 4.4% unemployment

Affordability

2.3 / 5.0

$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

Newton, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$25,418

66% below

$25,418 per capita

Home Value

$197,200

30% below

Median Rent

$986/mo

15% below

Unemployment

4.4%

22% above

Avg Temperature

62°F

318 sunny days/yr

Is Newton a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.5 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newton residents earn a median household income of $25,418 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,418. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 450 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newton is $197,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $986/month.

Climate & Weather

Newton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,734

Median Age41.0 yrs

Density6/mi²

Foreign Born36.7%

Economy

C+

Median Income$25,418

Per Capita$25,418

Unemployment4.4%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$489

Housing

Home Value$197,200

Rent$986

Ownership72.9%

Housing Units1,894

Climate

Avg Temp62°F

Sunny Days318/yr

Rain36.7 in/yr

Elevation315 ft

Did You Know?

36.7% of residents are foreign-born.