Central Goldfields Shire Council
Newlyn
Newlyn at a glance
Population
136
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Newlyn.
Newlyn (3364) sits in the Central Goldfields region of Victoria.
Newlyn has roughly 136 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 3 government primary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Newlyn's population at 136, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
136
Median age
47
Family households
66%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$207/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
136
Median age: 47
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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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Newlyn.
Local schools for Newlyn
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Newlyn Primary School
Creswick Primary School
Creswick North 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 Newlyn.
- What is the Newlyn postcode?
- Newlyn is in the 3364 postcode, in VIC, in the Central Goldfields Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Newlyn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $207, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Newlyn?
- There are 5 schools serving Newlyn on this page, including Newlyn Primary School, Creswick Primary School, St Augustine's School.
- What suburbs are near Newlyn?
- Newlyn is close to Newlyn North, Dean, Dean, Rocklyn, Springmount.
- What is the population of Newlyn?
- Newlyn has approximately 136 residents. 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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