Newham
VIC 3442 · Macedon Ranges
533 (2021) → 545 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Newham is a high growth suburb in Macedon Ranges, VIC 3442, about 65km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Newham are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 11/100, and is about 65km inland. Newham has an overall score of 33/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 98/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3442 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (8.44%), Scotland (0.94%), USA (0.94%), Germany (0.56%), Netherlands (0.56%)
Top languages: Italian (1.5%), German (0.56%), Spanish (0.56%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1098 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Newham Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1079
Nearby (within 10km)
- Hesket Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1087
- Braemar College - Woodend CampusCombined · Independent · 6.8km
- Braemar CollegeCombined · Independent · 7.5kmICSEA 1121
- Woodend Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.7kmICSEA 1091
- Woodend Primary School-Carlsruhe CampusPrimary · Government · 9km
- St Ambrose's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.1kmICSEA 1109
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
No data
No fitness facilities matched to this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Newham
Is Newham safe?
Newham has a residential safety score of 98/100, 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 1,689 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Newham from Melbourne CBD?
Newham is about 65.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 173 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Newham?
Newham has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1079 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Newham?
Newham has a transport score of 11/100 and 2 bus stops.