Wellington Shire Council
Newborough
Newborough at a glance
Median house
$475,000
Median unit
$318,000
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
6,886
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Newborough.
Newborough (3825) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria. The median house here is $475,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Newborough has roughly 6,886 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Newborough scores 18/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Newborough's population at 6,886, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,886
Median age
43
Family households
64%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $475,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $318,000, roughly 33% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $95,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Newborough on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$475,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $318,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
$475,000
$318,000
6,886
Median age: 43
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.60% (median rent $420/wk against a $475,000 price tag). Units yield 5.07% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (25%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.60%
Based on $475,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.07%
Based on $318,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202671%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
550
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
18
0
95
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Newborough.
Local schools for Newborough
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Newborough East Primary School
Lowanna College
Newborough Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Newborough.
- What is the median house price in Newborough?
- The median house price in Newborough, VIC 3825 is $475,000. The median unit price is $318,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Newborough postcode?
- Newborough is in the 3825 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Newborough?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Newborough?
- There are 11 schools serving Newborough on this page, including Newborough East Primary School, Lowanna College, Immaculate Heart of Mary School.
- How walkable is Newborough?
- Newborough has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 95.
- What suburbs are near Newborough?
- Newborough is close to Newborough East, Yallourn, Moe, Hernes Oak, Yallourn North.
- What is the population of Newborough?
- Newborough has approximately 6,886 residents. The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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