Mount Alexander Shire Council
Newstead
Newstead at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
1,230
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Newstead.
Newstead (3462) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria.
Newstead has roughly 1,230 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Newstead scores 6/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Newstead's population at 1,230, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,230
Median age
53
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,230
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
35
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.
6
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Newstead.
Local schools for Newstead
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Newstead Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Newstead.
- What is the Newstead postcode?
- Newstead is in the 3462 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Newstead?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Newstead?
- There are 2 schools serving Newstead on this page, including Newstead Primary School, Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten.
- How walkable is Newstead?
- Newstead has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Newstead?
- Newstead is close to Green Gully, Muckleford South, Strangways, Welshmans Reef, Joyces Creek.
- What is the population of Newstead?
- Newstead has approximately 1,230 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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