Suburb comparison
Newtown vs Surry Hills: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Surry Hills commands a $320K premium on median property price over Newtown. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Inner West
Newtown
2042
City of Sydney
Surry Hills
2010
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Newtown | Surry Hills |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Newtown leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.0% | 0.0% |
FAMILYFamily Surry Hills leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | B(1) | B+▲(1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 5 | 5 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $1.80M | $2.13M |
| Median unit price | $823K | $965K |
| Median weekly rent | $750/wk | $775/wk |
| Annual price growth | +2.1%▲ | -7.1% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Surry Hills leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | B+(1) | A-▲(1) |
| Walkability percentile | 95 | 95 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Newtown if...
- Newtown leads on Safety
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Finance.
Choose Surry Hills if...
- Surry Hills leads on Family, Lifestyle
Tied on Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Newtown or Surry Hills more expensive?
- Surry Hills has the higher median house price ($2.13M) compared with $1.80M in Newtown.
- Which is better for renters — Newtown or Surry Hills?
- Median weekly rent is $750/wk in Newtown and $775/wk in Surry Hills, making Newtown the more affordable rental market.
- Is Newtown or Surry Hills 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 Newtown vs Surry Hills?
- Newtown has 5 schools in the postcode, and Surry Hills has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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