Suburb comparison
Newtown vs Surry Hills — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Surry Hills commands a $320K premium on median property price over Newtown. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Inner West
Newtown
2042
City of Sydney
Surry Hills
2010
Choose Newtown if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Surry Hills if...
- Surry Hills leads on 3 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Newtown or Surry Hills more expensive?
- Surry Hills has the higher median house price ($2.13M) compared with $1.80M in Newtown.
- Which is better for renters — Newtown or Surry Hills?
- Median weekly rent is $750/wk in Newtown and $775/wk in Surry Hills, making Newtown the more affordable rental market.
- Is Newtown or Surry Hills 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 Newtown vs Surry Hills?
- Newtown has 5 schools in the postcode, and Surry Hills has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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