Newborough
VIC 3825 · Latrobe
6,886 (2021) → 7,033 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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 52/100, and is about 55km inland. Newborough has an overall score of 46/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 57/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3825 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 929 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1006
- Newborough East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 955
- Lowanna CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 954
- Newborough Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 928
Nearby (within 10km)
- Moe (Albert Street) Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 918
- Moe (South Street) Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 890
- St Kieran's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1000
- Baringa SchoolCombined · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 901
- Somers School Camp-Woorabinda CampusPrimary · Government · 4.2km
- Moe Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 793
- Yallourn North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 936
- Tanjil South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 903
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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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 961 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Newborough?
Newborough has a transport score of 52/100 and 53 bus stops.