Newham at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
533
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Newham.
The postcode for Newham is 3442 (VIC).
Newham (3442) sits in the Moorabool region of Victoria.
Newham has roughly 533 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Newham 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Newham's population at 533, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
533
Median age
47
Family households
72%
Lone person
23%
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)
$391/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
533
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
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
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Education
Schools in Newham.
Local schools for Newham
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Government School Catchment
Newham Primary School
Hesket Primary School
Woodend Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Newham.
- What is the Newham postcode?
- Newham is in the 3442 postcode, in VIC, in the Moorabool Shire Council region.
- Where is Newham?
- Newham is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3442, in the Moorabool Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Newham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $391, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Newham?
- There are 6 schools serving Newham on this page, including Newham Primary School, Hesket Primary School, Braemar College.
- How walkable is Newham?
- Newham has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Newham?
- Newham is close to Hanging Rock, Hesket, Woodend North, Cobaw, Cadello.
- What is the population of Newham?
- The population of Newham is approximately 533 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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