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Newborough

VIC 3825 · Latrobe

6,886 (2021)7,033 est. (2025)

45
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,886
Population
$406K
Median house (2024)
57
Safety score
51
Transport score

Newborough is a suburb in Latrobe, VIC 3825, about 123km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $406K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 51/100, and is about 55km inland. Newborough has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 57/100.

123.3 km
To Melbourne CBD
55.1 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
2.9 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,886
Population
43
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,165
vs NSW median-37.0%
Bachelor degree or higher16.1%
Born in Australia81.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,418 / 9 / 341

Top countries of birth: England (3.34%), Netherlands (1.07%), Germany (0.96%), Malta (0.94%), Philippines (0.78%)

Top languages: Greek (0.36%), Tagalog (0.3%), German (0.29%), Mandarin (0.28%), Spanish (0.25%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$406K-9.7%
Median house (2024)
$219K-40.0%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

57
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

36
Break & enter dwelling523/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
24
Motor vehicle theft349/100k
39
Domestic assault566/100k
1
Robbery15/100k
27
Non-domestic assault392/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 444 (all categories, latest year)6,448 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

31

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

12
Within 10km4 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 929 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1019
  • Newborough East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 964
  • Lowanna CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 950
  • Newborough Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 945

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Moe (Albert Street) Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 904
  • Moe (South Street) Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 902
  • St Kieran's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1008
  • Baringa Special SchoolCombined · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 904
  • Somers School Camp-Woorabinda CampusPrimary · Government · 4.2km
  • Moe Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 786
  • Yallourn North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 941
  • Tanjil South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 898

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

51
53Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationMoe Railway (2.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.0°C
Summer max
14.5°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

21 in suburbSupermarkets
33 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2525 in suburbParks
1111 in suburbPlaygrounds
3Pools
41 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
41 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
33 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
2219 in suburbSports fields
22 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLatrobe Regional Health (16.5 km)
Nearest vet400 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (139.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

21

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

4
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
22
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

39

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

25
Parks
1
Nature reserves
6
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

26

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
3
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

40

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.44

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

48

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

1
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services6
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.87

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

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Frequently asked questions about Newborough

Is Newborough safe?

Newborough has a residential safety score of 57/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,448 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Newborough?

In Newborough, the .

How far is Newborough from Melbourne CBD?

Newborough is about 123.3 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Newborough?

Newborough has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 970 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Newborough?

Newborough has a transport score of 51/100 and 53 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.