East Gippsland Shire Council

Newmerella

VIC3886

Newmerella at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

415

Median age 49

The brief

What to know about Newmerella.

Newmerella (3886) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.

Newmerella has roughly 415 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Newmerella 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.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Newmerella's population at 415, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

415

Median age

49

Family households

74%

Lone person

25%

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)

$150/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$150/wk

Owner occupied

82%

Renter occupied

12%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

415

Median age: 49

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

15

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences6 (40.0%)
A Crimes against the person4 (26.7%)
E Justice procedures offences3 (20.0%)
C Drug offences2 (13.3%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

20

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Newmerella.

Local schools for Newmerella

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Government School Catchment

Newmerella Primary School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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Orbost Community College

Prep-12CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

St Joseph's School

Prep-6CoEdCatholic
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Frequently asked

About Newmerella.

What is the Newmerella postcode?
Newmerella is in the 3886 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Newmerella?
The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $150.
What schools are in Newmerella?
There are 3 schools serving Newmerella on this page, including Newmerella Primary School, St Joseph's School, Orbost Community College.
How walkable is Newmerella?
Newmerella has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
What suburbs are near Newmerella?
Newmerella is close to Corringle, Bete Bolong, Orbost, Simpsons Creek, Lochend.
What is the population of Newmerella?
Newmerella has approximately 415 residents. The median age is 49.

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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