Newtown Suburb Profile | Property Market & Development Guide | ACRES

Q: What does ACRES do?

ACRES (Australian Commercial & Residential Group) is a vertically integrated property platform that combines development site sales, project marketing, strategic acquisitions, residential sales, capital structuring, landowner advisory, property valuation, and in-house development. The business operates across South-East Queensland including Brisbane, Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast.

Q: What areas does ACRES cover?

ACRES operates across South-East Queensland covering Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay, and the Redlands. The business maintains suburb intelligence profiles for over 100 suburbs with detailed market data, median prices, growth trends, and planning overlays.

Q: How does ACRES sell development sites?

ACRES operates upstream of traditional agency. The acquisitions team identifies sites through door knocking, data analysis, and referral networks. Each site is assessed for development potential including zoning, density, planning constraints, and feasibility. Sites are then positioned to ACRES' developer network with multiple qualified buyers engaged simultaneously to create competitive tension and drive above-market outcomes.

Q: What is ACRES' commission structure?

ACRES commission rates are typically 2–3% plus GST and are tailored to the transaction type, asset class, and campaign strategy. Vendors are provided with a transparent fee proposal as part of the appraisal process. Contact ACRES for a tailored quote.

Q: Does ACRES offer free property valuations?

Yes. ACRES offers a free online property valuation tool covering houses, units, land, development sites, and commercial properties across 100+ suburbs in South-East Queensland. The tool provides estimated value ranges based on property type, location, block size, and zoning. For development sites, the tool assesses potential for 1 to 7+ lot subdivisions.

Q: Who are the directors of ACRES?

ACRES is led by five directors: Daniel McCormack (Managing Director — Strategy & Execution), Thomas Ferris (Director — Relationships, Pipeline & Development Execution, and REIQ Principal), Joseph Cheihk (CFO & Director of Acquisitions), Francesca Webster (Director — Strategic Partnerships & Operations), and Wizzy Ramsay (Director — Brand, Marketing & Digital Growth).

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Suburb Profile4350

Newtown

Toowoomba Regional Council · 126km west of Brisbane

Median House

$690,000

Median Unit

$510,000

Population

6,000

Avg Land Size

700m²

From CBD

126km west of Brisbane

Proprietary ACRES Data

Newtown Development Intelligence

ACRES Developer Demand Score

0/ 100

Emerging

Development Sites

0 properties tracked

Active Enquiries

0 owners in network

Recorded Offers

Amalgamation Sites

Median Land Size

—

Market Momentum

Building

ACRES is expanding its development-site coverage across Newtown Toowoomba and the surrounding precinct.

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Property Market Insights

Key market indicators and historical price trends for Newtown

Annual Growth (Houses)

+13.3%

Annual Growth (Units)

+9.7%

Rental Yield (Houses)

3.1%

Rental Yield (Units)

4.4%

Avg. Days on Market

Vacancy Rate

0.9%

5-Year House Growth

+82%

5-Year Unit Growth

+73%

Market Demand

High

5-Year Median Price Trend

Houses
Units

Sources: CoreLogic, PropTrack, realestate.com.au. Prices reflect rolling 12-month median. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

About Newtown

Newtown is a well-established southern Toowoomba suburb offering a mix of heritage homes and newer development. The suburb's proximity to the Toowoomba CBD, hospitals, and the Range escarpment make it popular with professionals and families. Newtown provides a balance of character, convenience, and affordability.

Development Potential

Moderate. Sites near the CBD fringe support medium-density development. Heritage homes on larger blocks offer renovation and subdivision potential. The suburb's established infrastructure and proximity to employment support development feasibility.

Key Zoning: Low-Medium Density, Character Residential, Medium Density Residential

Growth Drivers

CBD proximity
Hospital employment
Heritage character appeal
Professional demographic
Affordable established suburb

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Living in Newtown

Infrastructure

Near Toowoomba CBD
Close to Toowoomba hospitals
Newtown State School
Heritage streetscapes
Community facilities

Transport

Bus routes to CBD
Close to major highways
Walking distance to CBD
Near Second Range Crossing
Cycling paths

Lifestyle

Heritage character living
Close to CBD dining and services
Established community
Hospital precinct convenience
Affordable quality living

Newtown Location

Newtown, 4350 · Toowoomba Regional Council

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Median price data sourced from realestate.com.au (April 2025 – March 2026). Figures are indicative and based on recorded sales. Consult a licensed valuer for property-specific advice.