Suburb comparison
Annandale vs Newtown: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Annandale commands a $545K premium on median property price over Newtown; Newtown has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Inner West
Annandale
2038
Inner West
Newtown
2042
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Annandale | Newtown |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Annandale leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.0% | 0.0% |
FAMILYFamily Newtown leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B▲(1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 2 | 5▲ |
FINANCEFinance Annandale leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Median house price | $2.35M | $1.80M |
| Median unit price | $984K | $823K |
| Median weekly rent | $799/wk | $750/wk |
| Annual price growth | +6.6%▲ | +2.1% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Newtown leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B(1) | B+▲(1) |
| Walkability percentile | 80 | 95▲ |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Annandale if...
- Annandale leads on Safety, Finance
Choose Newtown if...
- Newtown leads on Family, Lifestyle
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
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Common questions
- Is Annandale or Newtown more expensive?
- Annandale has the higher median house price ($2.35M) compared with $1.80M in Newtown.
- Which is better for renters — Annandale or Newtown?
- Median weekly rent is $799/wk in Annandale and $750/wk in Newtown, making Newtown the more affordable rental market.
- Is Annandale or Newtown at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Annandale vs Newtown?
- Annandale has 2 schools in the postcode, and Newtown has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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