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Newborough has an estimated 7,130 residents, up from 6,886 at the 2021 Census — a change of 244 people, or 3.5%. 151 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 361 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to evaluation of broader regional ABS demographic releases alongside validated new addresses identified by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Newborough stands at approximately 7,130 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 244 people (3.5%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 6,886 people. This demographic trajectory stems from an estimated resident count of 7,042 established by AreaSearch via the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, combined with 151 validated new addresses logged post-Census. With a resultant density of 361 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample personal space alongside opportunities for prospective expansion.
Outperforming the wider SA3 area growth figure of 2.9%, the suburb of Newborough's 3.5% post-2021 census increase establishes it as an outperforming pocket locally. Inflow from interstate migration served as the foremost catalyst, generating roughly 55.00000000000001% of recent net population additions. AreaSearch integrates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia modeling across individual SA2 boundaries using 2022 as baseline benchmarks. Where coverage is absent, 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections are adapted by applying weighted aggregation from local government to SA2 levels, with age-specific cohort rates extrapolated across all territories for 2032 to 2041. Forward projections point to higher than median expansion rates relative to regional non-metropolitan benchmarks, with the suburb of Newborough anticipated to expand by 1,382 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling, translating to an overall growth rate of 18.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
134 new dwellings have been approved in Newborough over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That is 3.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 91% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 40, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch evaluation of statistical building permit figures indicates that Newborough averages roughly 26 approved residential dwellings per year, accumulating to an estimated 134 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 40 approvals have been documented. With building completions absorbing an average of 1.3 new residents per year per dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, residential development remains aligned with demand, fostering balanced conditions as newly constructed units carry an average construction value of $405,000. Additionally, commercial authorizations totaling $4.6 million during this financial year highlight the locality's primarily residential character.
Per capita residential building approvals in Newborough run at roughly two-thirds of the benchmark observed across Rest of Vic., placing the locality in the 63rd percentile across the country despite a recent acceleration in building activity. This below-national-average volume highlights the mature state of the market and points to potential planning constraints. The construction mix is heavily weighted toward detached dwellings at 91.0%, while medium and high-density formats represent 9.0%, maintaining spacious suburban densities that appeal to buyers looking for larger lots. Tracking at roughly 209 people per approval, the locality exhibits a low-density character. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figures, Newborough is expected to see a population gain of 1,294 residents by 2041. Should building volumes remain at current levels, housing creation could trail demographic expansion, potentially intensifying buyer competition and placing upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Newborough
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Newborough, worth an estimated $358 million. A further 75 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $12.6 billion. 32 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local economic and social outcomes are substantially shaped by capital works, major development schemes, and public planning decisions. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 distinct initiatives with potential local implications. Primary developments include North Quarter, Newborough Convenience Centre, Narracan Drive Redevelopment, and Turras Reach (Narracan Lakes), which represent prominent highlights among the planned works.
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North Quarter
North Quarter is a lakeside residential land estate in Newborough, offering over 300 lots with access to Lake Narracan, parks, reserves, and community infrastructure. It focuses on a balanced lifestyle connected to nature, education, and regional amenities in Gippsland.
Newborough Convenience Centre
Convenience and highway retail centre at Monash Road, Newborough, planned as a multi-user new-to-industry fuel and retail development. Listed tenants include Jasbe, Carl's Jr., Waveconn and Zambrero, with Barker Group identifying Spectrum Retail Group as the client.
Lake Narracan Resort
Lake Narracan Resort is a 110-acre waterfront masterplanned community in Gippsland delivering approximately 350 dwellings, including 320 residential lots and 28 apartments. Developed by Star Investment Group Australia, the precinct incorporates a private club, cafe, pool, gym, childcare centre, medical facilities, and extensive public parklands along Lake Narracan.
Narracan Drive Redevelopment
A landmark 3-title redevelopment opportunity comprising 1 Ollerton Avenue, 3 Ollerton Avenue, and 84-96 Narracan Drive in Newborough. Totaling approximately 6.25 hectares, the site features Mixed Use (MUZ) and Neighbourhood Residential (NRZ4) zoning. Existing infrastructure includes former hospital buildings and nurse quarters, allowing for mixed outcomes across health, education, aged care, residential, or commercial projects (STCA).
The Elms Newborough
The Elms Newborough is a land subdivision offering affordable blocks in an established part of Newborough, with sizes ranging from 722 to 1,294 sqm. The project features benched building envelopes for reduced build costs and timber fencing available pre or post construction. It is centrally located near schools, shops, sporting facilities, and Gippsland's natural attractions.
Turras Reach (Narracan Lakes)
Masterplanned residential neighbourhood within the Lake Narracan PSP delivering about 636 lots plus a future village centre, government primary school, community facilities, and lakeside parklands with trails. The PSP and DCP are approved and land sales have commenced under the Narracan Lakes estate.
Mitchell Grove
Multi-stage residential subdivision in Moe, Victoria, offering spacious allotments over 900sqm, wide streets, expansive reserves, walking tracks, vast open spaces, and integration with natural environments including wetlands and waterways. The estate promotes a safe, friendly community lifestyle with proximity to schools, shopping, and medical facilities.
Monash Views
Monash Views is a premium lifestyle housing estate in Newborough, Victoria, set amongst the Yallourn Golf Club, covering nearly 90ha with 171 lots offering large blocks and stunning rural, lake, and mountain vistas.
3,105 residents of Newborough are employed, from a labour force of 3,275. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 55.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,035, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Newborough maintains a diverse occupational base across white-collar and blue-collar disciplines, underpinned by robust participation in essential services, a jobless rate of 5.2%, and an estimated annual employment increase of 5.1% per AreaSearch regional aggregations. As of March 2026, employed locals number 3,105, while unemployment sits 1.5% higher than the Regional Vic. mark of 3.7%, and overall participation remains comparatively subdued (55.7% against 61.1% in Regional Vic.). Census records indicate that 10.3% of workers operated from home, though pandemic lockdowns during that survey period should be noted. Leading fields of resident employment include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The local labor pool displays significant concentration in electricity, gas, water & waste, representing a share 4.3 times higher than regional benchmarks. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.0% of local jobs versus 7.5% across the wider region. Comparisons between the working-age population residing in the area and local workplace positions captured in the Census point to a limited volume of jobs situated within the suburb itself. AreaSearch assessment of broader ABS and SALM records indicates that over the 12 months to March 2026, a 5.1% rise in employment alongside a 3.7% expansion in the workforce drove a 1.3 percentage points reduction in unemployment. Over the same timeframe, Regional Vic. saw employment contract by 0.1% and the labor pool shrink by 0.3%, alongside a 0.2 percentage point drop. Further context on future workforce requirements in Newborough is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26. When applied to local occupational distributions, national expectations of 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years translate into projected local job increases of 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, subject to sectoral differences across industries (utilizing an unadjusted weighted baseline that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Newborough is $1,165 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $626 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,723 a year against an average of $60,560. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxation statistics from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Newborough recording a median taxpayer income of $49,723 and an average of $60,560. These figures sit below nationwide benchmarks as well as Regional Vic. levels, where median and average incomes reach $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Factoring in a 9.62% Wage Price Index rise since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $54,506 for median earnings and $66,386 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places Newborough household, family, and individual incomes between the 10th and 15th percentiles nationally.
Middle-tier earners earning between $1,500 - 2,999 account for 27.4% of the population (1,953 individuals), comparable to the 30.3% observed regionally. Although households retain 87.0% of earnings after housing costs, overall disposable income tracks in the 14th percentile across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Newborough had 2,775 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 0% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $230 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,118 a month. Rent absorbs 19.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, separate houses made up 87.4% of Newborough's housing stock while 12.6% consisted of semi-detached, apartment, and other formats, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic.. Outright home ownership reached 38.6%, slightly trailing Regional Vic., while remaining homes were under a mortgage (35.2%) or leased (26.2%). Housing costs remain notably affordable, with median monthly mortgage payments of $1,118 and median weekly rent of $230 sitting well below Regional Vic. medians of $1,430 and $285 respectively. On a national scale, local mortgage commitments fall well beneath the Australian figure of $1,863, with rental costs similarly tracking below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Newborough counted 2,775 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 75% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 63.7% of all households, made up of couples without children (26.1%), couples with children (23.4%), and single parent arrangements (13.2%). Non-family living situations account for the other 36.3%, dominated by lone person households at 33.9% alongside group households at 2.4%. With an average of 2.2 people per home, household sizes run slightly lower than the Regional Vic. standard of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.5% of adults in Newborough hold a university qualification, including 7.7% with a bachelor degree and 1.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 81% of areas nationally. A further 34.9% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,711 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 966 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment profiles show that 10.5% of locals hold university degrees, lagging the wider VIC standard of 33.4%. Higher education credentials consist mainly of bachelor degrees at 7.7%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.5%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.3%). Conversely, vocational qualifications represent a major strength, with 43.9% of residents aged 15+ holding technical certifications, comprising certificates (34.9%) and advanced diplomas (9.0%). Current learning engagement is strong, with 25.2% of the local population actively participating in educational programs. This comprises 9.1% attending primary schools, 7.3% enrolled in secondary education, and 2.4% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Newborough reaches 53 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 2,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Commuter infrastructure across the suburb of Newborough includes 53 operational transport stops connected by 15 separate transit routes, generating a combined 2,338 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is strong, with typical walking distances to the closest boarding point averaging 186 meters. Reflecting an outward commute pattern in a residential setting, private vehicles represent the main transit mode at 97%, with dwellings averaging 1.4 vehicles. Working from home was recorded by 10.3% of workers in the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic-era influences. Across all transit lines, service operations provide an average of 334 trips per day, which translates to roughly 44 weekly trips per designated stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.2% of residents in Newborough report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 11.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch health metrics regarding mortality and chronic illnesses indicate meaningful medical challenges across Newborough, impacting both younger and older residents. Concurrently, private health insurance uptake is comparatively constrained, covering roughly 51% of the population (~3,622 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses, each recorded among 11.0 and 11.0% of locals, while 58.2% reported being free of chronic illnesses compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Long-term conditions are notably prevalent among working-age residents. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 23.6% of the population (1,682 people), exhibiting health outcomes that align broadly with national senior benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Newborough is largely Australian-born, at 86.8% of residents, with 5.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.8%) and English (30.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural measures reflect a predominantly Australian-born population, with 86.8% born locally, 90.9% holding Australian citizenship, and 94.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the leading faith at 44.8% of the community. In relative terms, Judaism exhibits a slight overrepresentation, comprising 0.1% of residents compared to 0.1% throughout Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestral background, the primary lineages reported are Australian (30.8%), English (30.3%), and Scottish (8.1%). Notable variations are also present in other heritages, including Dutch at 3.4% (against 1.7% regionally), Maltese at 3.2% (against 0.5%), and Polish at 0.9% (against 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Newborough is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 24.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Newborough closely mirrors broader Regional Vic. trends, deviating by at most 2.2 percentage points across cohorts. The estimated median age is 42, showing a slight decrease from 43 at the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year below the Regional Vic. figure of 43 from that same Census. Since that time, the 45 - 64 age group has decreased from 24.8% to an estimated 22.8%. Looking toward 2041, the most substantial population gain is anticipated among the 25 - 44 bracket, projected to rise by 613 residents (34%) to 2,417.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Newborough
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 151 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,886 at the 2021 Census → 7,130 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL21922). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.