Newington
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Newington, NSW 2127.
About Newington
Welcome to Newington
Newington sits on a bend of the Parramatta River in Sydney's inner-west/west, roughly 16 kilometres from the CBD, wedged between Silverwater, Ermington, Lidcombe and the sporting and entertainment precinct of Sydney Olympic Park. Built largely as the athletes' village for the 2000 Olympics and then converted into a residential suburb, it remains one of Sydney's most deliberately planned communities, with wide streets, cycle paths and a grid of townhouses and apartments rather than the usual patchwork of eras you find elsewhere.
With a population of 5,648 and a median age of 38, Newington tends to attract families and professionals who want a modern, low-maintenance home within easy reach of the river, the Olympic Park precinct and the M4 corridor. It suits buyers after newer housing stock and planned green space over period character, and its proximity to Sydney Olympic Park gives it a level of sporting, dining and event infrastructure well beyond what its size would suggest.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Newington revolves around the Parramatta River foreshore, the local town centre and the ever-expanding offering at neighbouring Sydney Olympic Park. Residents can walk or cycle along the river to Bicentennial Park, or head the other way into Sydney Olympic Park for its cafes, restaurants and major events at venues like Accor Stadium and Qudos Bank Arena. Newington's own retail strip is compact and practical rather than a dining destination in itself, but it covers the daily essentials, with more variety a short drive or bus ride away in Rhodes, Lidcombe and Sydney Olympic Park.
Shopping
Newington Marketplace serves as the suburb's local shopping hub, with a supermarket and everyday retailers catering to residents who prefer not to leave the area for basics. For bigger shopping trips, Birkenhead Point at Drummoyne, DFO Homebush and the retail strips around Rhodes and Lidcombe are all within a short drive, giving Newington households a good spread of options without the suburb needing to do all the heavy lifting itself.
Getting around
Newington was designed with cycling and walking paths built into its layout, and these link residents to Sydney Olympic Park and the river foreshore without needing a car for short trips. For public transport, Sydney Olympic Park and Lidcombe (on the T1 line) are the nearest rail options, both reachable by bus or a short drive, while ferries from Sydney Olympic Park wharf offer a scenic alternative into the city. Road access is a strong point too, with the M4 Motorway close by providing quick connections to Parramatta and the wider Sydney motorway network.
Schools & families
Newington Public School sits within the suburb and is the main drawcard for local families with primary-aged children, benefiting from the area's family-friendly design of parks, shared paths and low-traffic residential streets. The suburb's younger median age of 38 reflects its popularity with families and couples who value the combination of open space, modern housing and proximity to Sydney Olympic Park's recreational facilities, with secondary options available in surrounding suburbs such as Lidcombe and Ermington.
Parks & recreation
Recreation is arguably Newington's strongest suit. Bicentennial Park's wetlands, cycling loops and picnic areas sit right on the doorstep, while Sydney Olympic Park adds an extraordinary range of facilities, including Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, athletics tracks, tennis centres and regular major events. The Parramatta River foreshore and the suburb's own network of green corridors round out an unusually generous provision of open space for a suburb of this size.
The property market
Newington's housing stock is dominated by newer builds, with current listings split 55% apartments and units to 45% houses, a mix that reflects its post-2000 master-planned origins. The median house price sits at $2.08 million, while units and apartments have a median of $797,000, giving buyers a genuine choice between family-sized homes and lower-maintenance apartment living within the same suburb. Median rent is $1,200 a week, and while recent house price growth has eased slightly at -1.2%, Newington's combination of planned infrastructure, green space and proximity to Sydney Olympic Park continues to underpin steady demand from both owner-occupiers and tenants.
Market snapshot
Newington property market
Median sale price
$2.08m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$1,200
per week
Gross rental yield
3.0%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.88m
Median
$2.08m
Premium
$2.27m
Days on market
—
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
18
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +3.2% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Newington by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Newington, NSW 2127.
Population
5,648
residents (2021)
Median age
38
years
Household income
$2,465
median, per week
Median rent
$560
per week
Median mortgage
$2,500
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Newington
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Newington
$1.93m
7 Ottey Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$655k
104/6 Avenue Of Oceania
Sold ~July 2026
$770k
15/1 Mockridge Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.58m
C404/3 Ave Of Europe
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Newington suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Newington?
The median unit price in Newington, NSW is $797k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 0.4%.
How much is rent in Newington?
The median weekly rent in Newington is around $730 per week.
Is Newington a good place to live?
Newington is a western suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Newington is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 5,648 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Newington?
Newington has a population of 5,648 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 38.
What schools are in Newington?
There is 1 school in or near Newington, including Newington Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Newington?
Properties in Newington take around 36 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Newington?
Entry-level properties in Newington start around $745k, while premium homes reach $889k.
What suburbs are near Newington?
Suburbs near Newington include Silverwater, Ermington, Point, Lidcombe and Sydney Olympic Park.
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