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Newtown, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Newtown is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 9,493. Elevation: 2,087 ft (636 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
9,493 Population 34/sq mi density
2,087 ft Elevation 636 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$28,527 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$28,527 median income, 6.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$166,200 home value, $831/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,493
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density34/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,527
Per Capita$28,527
Unemployment6.2%

Housing

B
Home Value$166,200
Rent$831
Ownership66.7%
Housing Units3,797

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation2,087 ft (636 m)
Population9,493
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation2,087 ft (636 m)
Coordinates-27.5560°, 151.9326°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (782 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,527
Median Age40.0 years

About Newtown

Newtown is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 9,493. The city sits at an elevation of 2,087 feet (636 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Newtown has a population of 9,493 with a density of 34 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

9,493
Total Population
34
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
282.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Newtown vs Australia Average

The median household income in Newtown is $28,527, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,527 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $549, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 902 business establishments.

Income: Newtown vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,527
62% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,527
Avg Weekly Wage$549

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)902

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Newtown is $166,200, 41% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $831 (29% below the national average of $1,163). 66.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,797 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$166,200
41% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$831
29% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.7%
Owner-Occupied66.7%
Renter-Occupied33.3%
Housing Units3,797

Property Tax

Climate in Newtown

Newtown has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.3°C), the coldest is Jul (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 667 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 17.9° / 28.7° 56.7
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 17.7° / 27.8° 108.1
Mar 21.5°C / 71°F 16.5° / 26.5° 88.8
Apr 18.5°C / 65°F 13.7° / 23.3° 25.2
May 15°C / 59°F 10° / 19.9° 35.7
Jun 12.3°C / 54°F 7.6° / 17° 40.2
Jul 11.8°C / 53°F 6.8° / 16.9° 31.1
Aug 13.2°C / 56°F 7.6° / 18.8° 30.3
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.4° 30.4
Oct 18.8°C / 66°F 12.8° / 24.7° 49.9
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 14.9° / 26.6° 70.9
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.7° 99.5
Newtown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,087 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,087 ft (636 m)
Area282.3 sq mi (731.2 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates-27.5560°N, 151.9326°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.33"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 136 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 138 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
February 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
June 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
August 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 1.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Newtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 53°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Newtown

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Clifford Park Special School
The Glennie School
The Glennie School
Newtown Primary
St Ursula's College
Saint Mary's College
Saint Mary's College
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Toowoomba West Special School
St Ursula's College
St Ursula's College
St Ursula's College
St Ursula's College
St Ursula's College
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Museums in Newtown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian Army Flying Museum
Cobb & Co Museum
DownSteam Toowoomba
Main Roads Heritage Centre
Murphy's Creek Railway Museum
School Museum and Archives

Libraries in Newtown

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dent Library0.0
Highfields Library0.0
K Block (Library)0.0
Oakey Library0.0
Toowoomba City Library0.0
UniSQ Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Newtown

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cabarlah Markets

Hotels in Newtown

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tuscany on Tor Motor Inn

Restaurants in Newtown

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Newtown Hotel

Cafes in Newtown

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zarraffa's Coffee

Gas Stations in Newtown

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
BP
Metro Petroleum
Shell Service Station
Woolworths Petrol

Banks in Newtown

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Commonwealth Bank
NAB

Shopping Malls in Newtown

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clifford Gardens

Gyms in Newtown

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gold's Gym

Breweries in Newtown

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
5 Brothers Brewing
Bone Idol Brewery
Mouse Proof brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Newtown

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Airports Near Newtown

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
Aratula AirstripSmall Airport
Argyle AirstripSmall Airport
Blenheim AirstripSmall Airport
Boonah AirportSmall Airport
Cambooya AirfieldSmall Airport
Churchable AirstripSmall Airport
Clifton AirportSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Crowley Vale private airfieldSmall Airport
Dalby AirportDBYSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Ellinthorp AirstripSmall Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gatton AirparkSmall Airport
george lees airfieldSmall Airport
Greenmount ALASmall Airport
Jimbour Homestead airstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Lyndley AirportSmall Airport
McCaffrey FieldSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
Millmerran AirportSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Mount Walker airstripSmall Airport
Pittsworth AirportSmall Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Warwick AirportWAZSmall Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Newtown

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sunrise Way Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Services

Churches & Religious Organizations in Newtown

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Pure Land Learning College
St Albans Anglican Church
Toowoomba Community Baptist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newtown

What is the population of Newtown?

Newtown has a population of 9,493 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Newtown expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,527, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $166,200 (41% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $831 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Newtown?

Newtown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.

How is the job market in Newtown?

The unemployment rate in Newtown is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $549. There are 902 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Newtown?

The median home value in Newtown is $166,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $831. The homeownership rate is 66.7%.

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