Newtown, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Newtown, in the Council Of The City Of Sydney local government area.
| Locality | Newtown |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Council Of The City Of Sydney |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.89988 |
| Longitude | 151.17808 |
| Population | 14,820 |
| Density | 9320.8 /km² |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Elevation | 37 m |
| Postcode | 2042 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 4 km southwest |
Newtown is a locality in the Council Of The City Of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 14,820. The locality covers an area of 1.6 km², giving a population density of about 9320.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 37 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km southwest of Sydney. Newtown is located at 33.8999°S, 151.1781°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2042.
Newtown breathes with a vibrant, restless energy, a place where the urban pulse hums beneath a canopy of jacarandas and plane trees. It lies 2.6 km east-north-east of Marrickville, NSW (from Marrickville, NSW: bearing 58°T), and is situated 4.6 km south-west of Sydney. The streets, a mosaic of Victorian terraces and independent shops, spill onto a landscape of gentle inclines, a far cry from the dramatic coastal cliffs or sprawling plains of other Australian locales. Here, the air often carries the faint, sweet perfume of flowering trees, mingling with the more robust scents of roasting coffee and diverse cuisines wafting from bustling cafes and eateries. The brickwork of older buildings, softened by decades of sun and rain, speaks of a settled, enduring character, while the ever-changing street art adds a layer of dynamic, contemporary expression to the urban fabric. Even the distant, low thrum of traffic from neighbouring arteries feels like a constant, reassuring heartbeat.
This corner of the inner west has a rich history, evolving from its early days as a residential suburb to a thriving centre of commerce and culture, its character shaped by waves of migration and a fierce independent spirit. The local economy, once reliant on manufacturing and retail, now thrives on a diverse mix of small businesses, creative industries, and a burgeoning hospitality scene, drawing people from across the city. Newtown’s institutions, from its well-regarded university campuses to its iconic live music venues, have long been crucibles for artistic expression and intellectual exchange, fostering a reputation as a hub for innovation and alternative culture. The railway line, a vital artery connecting the suburb to the wider metropolis, bisects the area, a constant reminder of its ongoing connection and growth, a place where the past and present are in constant, lively conversation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Newtown, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Newtown, in the Council Of The City Of Sydney local government area.
Detailed location data for Newtown includes the postcode (2042), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Council Of The City Of Sydney), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Newtown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |