The size of Newton is approximately 2.2 square kilometres.

It has 13 parks covering nearly 5.8% of total area.

The population of Newton in 2011 was 4,665 people.

By 2016 the population was 4,786 showing a population growth of 2.6% in the area during that time.

The predominant age group in Newton is 40-49 years.

Households in Newton are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 – $2399 per month on mortgage repayments.

In general, people in Newton work in a professional occupation.

In 2011, 71.4% of the homes in Newton were owner-occupied compared with 70.6% in 2016.

Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $539,000.