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Newborough has an estimated 7,121 residents, up from 6,886 at the 2021 Census — a change of 235 people, or 3.4%. 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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Newborough's population is estimated at approximately 7,121 as of May 2026, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS population updates for the wider region and recently validated addresses. This indicates a rise of 235 individuals (3.4%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 6,886 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 7,040, which AreaSearch estimated using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) along with 151 validated new addresses since the Census. The suburb of Newborough has a population density of 360 persons per square kilometer, which offers plenty of space per resident and potential for future expansion.
The 3.4% expansion rate since the 2021 census was higher than the SA3 area average (2.8%), establishing the suburb of Newborough as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration was the main driver of population growth, accounting for approximately 55.00000000000001% of total population increases recently. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied to each SA2 region by AreaSearch. In instances where SA2 data is unavailable, AreaSearch uses the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusting them via a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. The age group growth rates from these aggregations are also utilized for all locations between 2032 and 2041. Looking at future demographic patterns, population growth is projected to exceed the median for non-metropolitan areas in Australia, with the region anticipated to grow by 1,404 individuals by 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 18.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
166 new dwellings have been approved in Newborough over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That is 4.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 39, broadly in line with 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 assessment of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas shows that Newborough has averaged roughly 33 new home approvals annually, compiling an estimated 166 residences over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26, 36 approvals have been registered. With an average of only 0.9 new residents per year arriving for each new dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the supply of housing is keeping pace with or outstripping demand, providing plenty of choices for buyers and accommodating growth beyond current projections, while new properties are built with an average value of $368,000—slightly above regional averages—indicating a focus on quality.
Furthermore, $4.6 million in commercial building approvals have been logged during this financial year, which highlights the residential nature of the locality. In comparison to the Rest of Vic., Newborough experiences 11.0% less new development per person, placing it in the 37th percentile of evaluated areas nationwide, which limits options for buyers and sustains demand for existing properties. Detached houses make up 88.0% of new projects, while attached dwellings comprise 12.0%, keeping the density low and appealing to buyers seeking extra space. An estimated count of 453 people per residential approval indicates a quiet development environment with minimal building activity. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, future projections indicate Newborough will add 1,323 residents by 2041. If the current pace of development persists, the residential supply might not keep up with population expansion, which could heighten competition among buyers and support stronger growth in prices.
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 $11.2 billion. 32 are already under construction and 32 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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An area's performance is heavily influenced by changes in local infrastructure, key projects, and planning developments. AreaSearch has identified a total of 9 projects that are expected to impact the region. Notable projects include North Quarter, Newborough Convenience Centre, Narracan Drive Redevelopment, and Turras Reach (Narracan Lakes), with the following list detailing those of primary relevance.
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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.
3,101 residents of Newborough are employed, from a labour force of 3,274. Unemployment sits at 5.3%, 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 6,026, 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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Based on AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data, Newborough features a balanced labor force consisting of white and blue collar workers, with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 5.3%, and an estimated employment growth of 5.2% over the previous year. As of March 2026, there are 3,101 employed residents, while the unemployment rate is 1.6% higher than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, and the participation rate is notably lower (55.7% compared to Regional Vic.'s 61.1%). Census details show a low 10.3% of workers worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns.
The major employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The region shows a strong concentration in electricity, gas, water & waste services, with an employment share that is 4.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.0% of local jobs, which is lower than the Regional Vic. average of 7.5%. Comparing the Census working population against the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities are limited. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from wider areas, employment levels grew by 5.2% and the labor force expanded by 3.7% in the year ending March 2026, leading to a 1.3 percentage point drop in unemployment. This stands in contrast to Regional Vic., where employment fell by 0.1%, the workforce decreased by 0.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand in Newborough. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of growth differ greatly by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests that local employment would grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population forecasts.
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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The latest ATO data at the postcode level for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicates that incomes in the suburb of Newborough are below the national average, with a median of $49,723 and an average of $60,560. This is lower than the Regional Vic. median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be around $54,506 for the median and $66,386 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Newborough are all situated between the 10th and 15th percentiles nationally.
The largest earnings segment consists of 27.4% of residents (1,951 individuals) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is similar to the metropolitan area where this group represents 30.3%. Even though housing costs are low, with residents keeping 87.0% of their income, total disposable income is only in the 14th percentile nationwide.
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, residential structures in Newborough consisted of 87.4% houses and 12.6% other options like semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to Regional Vic. where houses represent 90.1% and other structures make up 9.9%. Home ownership stands at 38.6%, slightly behind the Regional Vic. rate, with mortgaged properties accounting for 35.2% and rental properties making up 26.2%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,118 was well below the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, and the median weekly rent was $230 compared to Regional Vic.'s $285. In comparison to national figures, mortgage payments in Newborough are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also significantly below the national average 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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Family households make up 63.7% of all households, consisting of 23.4% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 13.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.3%, with single-person households at 33.9% and group households representing 2.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 people is below the Regional Vic. average 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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The locality faces educational hurdles, with university qualification levels (10.5%) sitting well below the VIC average of 33.4%. This highlights both a challenge and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.7%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.5%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.3%). Technical and trade qualifications are prominent, with 43.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (34.9%). Enrolment rates are high, with 25.2% of the population actively participating in formal education. This proportion includes 9.1% in primary school, 7.3% in secondary school, and 2.4% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Newborough reaches 53 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 700 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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Analysis of transit options indicates there are 53 active stops in Newborough, which are serviced by 17 unique routes that provide a total of 699 passenger trips per week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 186 meters from their nearest stop. Since this is mainly a residential suburb, most residents travel elsewhere for work, and driving remains the dominant mode of commuting at 97%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per household. A low proportion of 10.3% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect the influence of COVID-19 conditions.
Services run at an average frequency of 99 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 13 weekly trips for each transport 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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Significant health issues are apparent in Newborough, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which impact both younger and older cohorts, while the level of private health insurance coverage is low at roughly 51% of the population, which is about 3,618 people. The most prevalent health issues in the area are arthritis and mental health challenges, each affecting 11.0% of the population, while 58.2% of residents reported having no medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic. The working-age population faces notable health issues with high rates of chronic conditions.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.8% of the population (1,623 people), which is lower than the Regional Vic. figure of 23.9%. Health outcomes for seniors show some difficulties, with national rankings generally matching the broader population.
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 diversity in Newborough is below average, with 86.8% of residents born in Australia, 90.9% holding citizenship, and 94.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 44.8% of the population. The most distinct overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% rate across Regional Vic. In terms of parental country of birth, the three largest ancestral groups are Australian (30.8%), English (30.3%), and Scottish (8.1%). There are also notable differences in other ethnic backgrounds, with Dutch overrepresented at 3.4% of the population compared to 1.7% regionally, Maltese at 3.2% compared to 0.5% regionally, and Polish at 0.9% compared to 0.5% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Newborough is 42. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.5% 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 median age in Newborough is 42 years, which is close to the Regional Vic. average of 43 years but much older than the national median of 38 years. The demographics show that 25 to 34 year-olds are highly represented (13.5%), whereas the 65 to 74 age bracket is smaller (11.2%) than in Regional Vic. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has expanded from 10.8% to 12.7% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 11.8% to 10.5%. Population projections for 2041 suggest notable demographic shifts, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to grow the most at 40%, adding 385 residents to reach 1,347, while the 55 to 64 cohort is expected to decline by 58.
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 Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month 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 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,886 at the 2021 Census → 7,121 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 May 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.