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Newtown Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Newtown Compares
Newtown vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Newtown | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,753 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $295 -QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 40 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ≈QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Newtown is a locality 29 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4305. It falls within the Ipswich region. The local government area is Ipswich.
According to the 2021 Census, Newtown has a population of 1,498 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,753, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. The Indigenous population is 70 (4.7% of residents).
Housing in Newtown includes a median weekly rent of $295, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 559 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 66.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Newtown scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Newtown include Newtown State School, Clifford Park Special School and Toowoomba West Special School.
Newtown is part of the Ipswich Inner statistical area in Queensland.
Newtown Details
| Postcode | 4305 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,498 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,753/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $844/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $295 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Population Density | 2090/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 559 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 70 (4.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -27.616423 |
| Longitude | 152.7779529 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 29 km |
| Region (SA4) | Ipswich |
| Area (SA3) | Ipswich Inner |
| Local Government | Ipswich |
| Federal Electorate | Blair |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 277 (18.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 183 (12.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 378 (25.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 465 (31.0%) |
| 65+ years | 191 (12.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 177 (11.8%) |
| Arthritis | 153 (10.2%) |
| Diabetes | 66 (4.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 48 (3.2%) |
| Cancer | 44 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 23 (1.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 28 (5.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 194 (34.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 214 (38.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 122 (21.9%) |
Schools in Newtown
Suburbs Near Newtown
Same Postcode (4305)
More Newtown Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.