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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

MetricAnnandaleNewtown
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%
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage0.0%0.0%
Schools in postcode25

Choose Annandale if...

  • Annandale leads on 4 of the 5 head-to-head metrics

Choose Newtown if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house
  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
  • School options within walking distance matter

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.

Full suburb profiles

Annandale 2038Newtown 2042