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Newtown vs Stanmore

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.5 km apart, on the same open data. Newtown scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

NewtownStanmore
Active5380
Safety537
Wealth5357
Value4982
Parks7850
Cafés9581
Transit7652
Green space1632
Active & healthy4661
Schools nearby (OSM)9694
Median rent$550/wk $490/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$1,935,000—
House sales this quarter35—
Population14,6907,619
Full profile Newtown in full Stanmore 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.

Is Newtown safer than Stanmore?

Stanmore scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Should I live in Newtown or Stanmore?

Newtown scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Newtown or Stanmore.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →