Sydney, Australia
+5% vs Sydney avgNewtown is a relatively affordable area in Sydney, with a cost of living index of 78.2 — that is +5% compared to the Sydney average. At #14 of 24, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around A$3,282/month, compared to a range of A$2,251 in Bankstown to A$4,064 in Double Bay.
For a typical resident of Newtown, housing takes up roughly 47% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately A$131,294 before tax.
Salaries in Newtown reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 78.2:
After tax and deductions of 18.9% in Australia, take-home pay for someone earning A$131,294 would be roughly A$106,480/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a A$83,338 salary in Newtown, Sydney (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Newtown would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $58,650 |
| London | GBP | £50,473 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 293,472 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Bay | 96.9 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Mosman | 95.4 | 1.28x | +28% |
| CBD | 93.1 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Bondi | 90.9 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Pyrmont | 87.9 | 1.18x | +18% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Newtown, Sydney to maintain your lifestyle.
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Newtown is near the city average for Sydney. Costs are about +5% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
The cost of living in Newtown is above the Sydney average. With a multiplier of 1.05x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +5% compared to the city baseline.