East Gippsland Shire Council
Newmerella
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
415
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
15
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
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Newmerella.
Local schools for Newmerella
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Government School Catchment
Newmerella Primary School
Orbost Community College
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's School
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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.
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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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