Newton, South Australia — 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 Newton, in the Campbelltown City Council local government area.
| Locality | Newton |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Campbelltown City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.88216 |
| Longitude | 138.68271 |
| Population | 4,734 |
| Density | 2181.6 /km² |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Elevation | 96 m |
| Postcode | 5074 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 9 km northeast |
Newton is a locality in the Campbelltown City Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,734. The locality covers an area of 2.2 km², giving a population density of about 2181.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 96 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km northeast of Adelaide. Newton is located at 34.8822°S, 138.6827°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5074.
Newton unfurls across a landscape shaped by gentle slopes and the patient work of water, where the rich, ochre-coloured earth yields to the sky. It lies 8.9 km east-north-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 57°T), and is situated 12.6 km south-south-east of Parafield Gardens. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, often carries a faint, dry scent of sun-baked clay and the distant promise of rain, a subtle perfume that clings to the scattered gum trees and the low, resilient scrub. Visibility can stretch for kilometres on clear days, revealing the subtle undulations of the terrain that hint at ancient geological shifts. The houses, often built with sturdy brickwork that reflects the warm hues of the soil, seem to settle into the land rather than impose upon it, their verandahs offering shaded respite from the sun's persistent gaze.
The history of Newton is entwined with the aspirations of early settlers who saw potential in its fertile ground and the reliable, though often shy, watercourses that meander through the region. For generations, agriculture has been the bedrock of Newton's economy, with wheat and barley crops painting vast swathes of the surrounding countryside in shifting shades of gold and green as the seasons turn. This agricultural heritage is reflected in the quiet diligence of its inhabitants, a people accustomed to the cycles of nature and the steady rhythm of planting and harvest. While the immediate vicinity doesn't boast significant waterways that would support harbour industries, the land itself, with its underlying geological character, has always been the primary source of sustenance and prosperity for Newton.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Newton, South Australia 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 Newton, in the Campbelltown City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Newton includes the postcode (5074), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Campbelltown City Council), 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 Newton 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. |