Newbury at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
84
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Newbury.
The postcode for Newbury is 3458 (VIC).
Newbury (3458) sits in the Macedon Ranges region of Victoria.
Newbury has roughly 84 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Newbury scores 0/100 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.
Summer days here average around 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Newbury's population at 84, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
84
Median age
55
Family households
77%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
84
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Newbury.
Local schools for Newbury
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Government School Catchment
Trentham District Primary School
Bullarto Primary School
Tylden Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Newbury.
- What is the Newbury postcode?
- Newbury is in the 3458 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- Where is Newbury?
- Newbury is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3458, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Newbury?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Newbury?
- There are 9 schools serving Newbury on this page, including Trentham District Primary School, Bullarto Primary School, Daylesford Dharma School.
- How walkable is Newbury?
- Newbury has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Newbury?
- Newbury is close to Lerderderg, Lyonville, Barrys Reef, Trentham, Bullarto South.
- What is the population of Newbury?
- The population of Newbury is approximately 84 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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