Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.1 km apart, on the same open data. Newington scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.
| Newington | Sydney Olympic Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 6 | 86 |
| Safety | 79 | 2 |
| Wealth | 63 | 33 |
| Value | 58 | 20 |
| Parks | 88 | 79 |
| Cafés | 66 | 88 |
| Transit | 37 | 6 |
| Green space | 43 | 69 |
| Active & healthy | 43 | 90 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 72 | 6 |
| Median rent | $560/wk | $520/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | — | — |
| Population | 5,648 | 4,848 |
| Full profile | Newington in full | Sydney Olympic Park in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Newington scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Newington scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Newington or Sydney Olympic Park.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →