Suburb comparison
Erskineville vs Newtown — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Erskineville commands a $70K premium on median property price over Newtown; Newtown is $113/wk cheaper per week to rent; 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.
City of Sydney
Erskineville
2043
Inner West
Newtown
2042
Choose Erskineville if...
- Erskineville 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 Erskineville or Newtown more expensive?
- Erskineville has the higher median house price ($1.88M) compared with $1.80M in Newtown.
- Which is better for renters — Erskineville or Newtown?
- Median weekly rent is $863/wk in Erskineville and $750/wk in Newtown, making Newtown the more affordable rental market.
- Is Erskineville 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 Erskineville vs Newtown?
- Erskineville has 1 school in the postcode, and Newtown has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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