East Gippsland Shire Council
Newlands Arm
Newlands Arm at a glance
Median house
$820,000
Median unit
$205,920
Population
866
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Newlands Arm.
Newlands Arm (3875) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria. The median house here is $820,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Newlands Arm has roughly 866 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Newlands Arm's population at 866, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
866
Median age
60
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $820,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 75% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $164,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$820,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$335/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
$820,000
$205,920
866
Median age: 60
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.78% (median rent $280/wk against a $820,000 price tag). Units yield 8.46% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (7%), 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 20261.78%
Based on $820,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20268.46%
Based on $205,920 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 202690%
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.
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Newlands Arm.
Local schools for Newlands Arm
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Paynesville Primary School
Eagle Point Primary School
Bairnsdale Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Newlands Arm.
- What is the median house price in Newlands Arm?
- The median house price in Newlands Arm, VIC 3875 is $820,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Newlands Arm postcode?
- Newlands Arm is in the 3875 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Newlands Arm?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $335.
- What schools are in Newlands Arm?
- There are 16 schools serving Newlands Arm on this page, including Paynesville Primary School, Eagle Point Primary School, Bairnsdale Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Newlands Arm?
- Newlands Arm is close to Paynesville, Eagle Point, Banksia Peninsula, Raymond Island, Forge Creek.
- What is the population of Newlands Arm?
- Newlands Arm has approximately 866 residents. The median age is 60.
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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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