Newington (Vic.)

Newington is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, the population of the Newington (Vic.) statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 1,789 people. This reflects a decrease since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,844 people. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by them since the Census date. It also considers the resident population of 1,786 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional one validated new address since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 748 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch.

Overseas migration was primarily responsible for population growth in the area during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusting them employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the area is projected to experience above median population growth for Australia's regional areas, with an expected increase of 319 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 18.0% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Newington is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates that Newington has recorded approximately 7 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years ending June 2021. This totals an estimated 36 homes. As of April 2026, 2 approvals have been recorded.

During this period, Newington has experienced population decline, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $666,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments.

Compared to the rest of Victoria, Newington shows substantially reduced construction activity, at 69.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Newington is projected to add 322 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth in the future.

Newington has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

The performance of a specific area can significantly be influenced by changes made to its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified three key projects that are expected to have an impact on this particular area. These include Ballarat Base Hospital Redevelopment, Ballarat Line Upgrade, VNI West - Victorian Section, and St John of God Ballarat Hospital Expansion. The following list provides details regarding those projects deemed most relevant.

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The labour market in Newington demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Newington has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, lower than the Rest of Vic.'s 3.8%.

Employment grew by 1.6% in the past year (September 2024 to August 2025). As of September 2025868 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below the Rest of Vic.'s rate. Workforce participation is 60.6%, slightly higher than the Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Key industries include health care & social assistance (1.4 times the regional level), education & training, and construction.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 1.8% of local workers, below the Rest of Vic.'s 7.5%. The area has a worker-resident ratio of 1.2, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from nearby areas. In the year to September 2025, employment increased by 1.6%, labour force grew by 1.1%, and unemployment decreased by 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Vic., where employment fell by 0.7% and unemployment rose marginally. State-level data (to 25-Nov-25) shows VIC employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Newington's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows median income in Newington is $48,334 and average income is $61,840. This contrasts with Rest of Vic., where median income is $50,954 and average income is $62,728. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 are approximately $52,322 (median) and $66,942 (average). Census 2021 data shows Newington's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly between the 47th and 49th percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 29.5% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 88.0% of their income. Newington's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Newington is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Newington's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, comprised 84.5% houses and 15.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s 84.6% houses and 15.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Newington stood at 39.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.1% and rented dwellings at 28.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, higher than Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,499. Median weekly rent in Newington was $315, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $300. Nationally, Newington's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863 and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Newington features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 65.7% of all households, including 27.2% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 34.3%, with lone person households at 30.8% and group households making up 3.7%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the Rest of Vic average.

The educational profile of Newington exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

In Newington, 39.8% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, exceeding the broader benchmark of 21.7% in Rest of Vic. and 24.6% in the SA4 region. This high educational attainment is beneficial for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 24.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.2%) and graduate diplomas (6.3%). Vocational pathways account for 22.8% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 8.3% and certificates at 14.5%.

Educational participation is notably high in Newington, with 35.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 16.7% in secondary education, 9.2% in primary education, and 5.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Newington has nine active public transport stops currently in operation. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with two individual routes providing a total of 395 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 259 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 56 trips per day across all routes, which equates to around 43 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Newington are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Newington's health indicators show below-average results with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups.

Approximately 51% of Newington's total population (~917 people) has private health cover, which is relatively low. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.2 and 8.4% of residents respectively. 67.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 62.3% across the rest of Victoria. Newington has 18.4% of residents aged 65 and over (329 people). Health outcomes among seniors in Newington are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Newington is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Newington's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 89.5% of its population born in Australia, 93.2% being citizens, and 93.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Newington, comprising 49.4% of people. However, Hinduism showed notable overrepresentation, making up 1.6% compared to 1.2% across Rest of Vic..

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.6%), Australian (27.1%), and Irish (14.1%). Some ethnic groups had notable differences in representation: Dutch was at 2.1% (vs regional 2.1%), Russian at 0.4% (vs 0.2%), and Scottish at 8.8% (vs 9.2%).

Newington's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Newington is 39 years, which is significantly lower than Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 but essentially aligned with Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Vic., Newington has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (18.4%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (10.2%). This concentration of 15-24 year-olds is well above the national average of 12.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the percentage of residents aged 25-34 has grown from 8.8% to 9.7%, while the percentage of those aged 5-14 has declined from 14.7% to 13.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Newington's age structure. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 73 people, reaching 300 from its current size of 173. Conversely, the 55-64 age cohort is projected to decline by 10 people.