Newtown, New Zealand

Full City Profile

1.8 /5.0

D Poor

10,130 Population 42/sq mi density

82 ft Elevation 25 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Overall

1.8 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$26,100 median income, 6.3% unemployment

Affordability

1.0 / 5.0

$317,200 home value, $1,586/mo rent

Newtown, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$26,100

65% below

$26,100 per capita

Home Value

$317,200

13% above

Median Rent

$1,586/mo

36% above

Unemployment

6.3%

75% above

Avg Temperature

58°F

292 sunny days/yr

Is Newtown a Good Place to Live?

1.8 / 5.0 — Poor

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

Economy & Jobs

Newtown residents earn a median household income of $26,100 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,100. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 932 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newtown is $317,200 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,586/month.

Climate & Weather

Newtown has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,130

Median Age32.9 yrs

Density42/mi²

Foreign Born35.2%

Economy

C+

Median Income$26,100

Per Capita$26,100

Unemployment6.3%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$502

Housing

Home Value$317,200

Rent$1,586

Ownership34.9%

Housing Units4,052

Climate

Avg Temp58°F

Sunny Days292/yr

Rain33.9 in/yr

Elevation82 ft

Did You Know?

35.2% of residents are foreign-born.