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Newborough, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Newborough is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 6,601. Elevation: 249 ft (76 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,601 Population 10/sq mi density
249 ft Elevation 76 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
42.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$21,159 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$21,159 median income, 7.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$129,600 home value, $648/mo rent

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About Newborough

Newborough

Newborough is a town in the Latrobe Valley in Victoria, Australia which shares a border to its west, mostly along the Narracan Creek, with the town of Moe. It can be divided into three areas, Old Newborough, East Newborough and North Newborough. The latter two areas were developed by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria in the 1950s as residential housing for workers at the nearby Yallourn coal mining, power generation and briquette making works. Newborough now has a higher than average proportion of retirees and aged residents, and it has been suggested that it owes its generally quiet character to this fact. At the 2016 census, Newborough had a population of 6,763.

People

Population6,601
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density10/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$21,159
Per Capita$21,159
Unemployment7.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$129,600
Rent$648
Ownership73.7%
Housing Units2,640

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain42.9 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Population6,601
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Coordinates-38.1717°, 146.2926°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation42.9 inches (1,090 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,159
Median Age43.0 years

About Newborough

Newborough is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 6,601. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet (76 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Newborough has a population of 6,601 with a density of 10 people per square mile, spread across 692.4 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,601
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
692.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Newborough vs Australia Average

The median household income in Newborough is $21,159, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,159 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $407, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 627 business establishments.

Income: Newborough vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,159
72% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,159
Avg Weekly Wage$407

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.1%
97% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)627

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Newborough is $129,600, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $648 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 73.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,640 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,600
54% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$648
44% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.7%
Owner-Occupied73.7%
Renter-Occupied26.3%
Housing Units2,640

Property Tax

Climate in Newborough

Newborough has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 13.1° / 27° 47.9
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 13.3° / 27° 49.4
Mar 18°C / 64°F 11.3° / 24.6° 43.6
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 8.6° / 20.6° 51.5
May 11.6°C / 53°F 6.4° / 16.9° 51.1
Jun 9.4°C / 49°F 4.5° / 14.3° 61.3
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 3.8° / 13.8° 62.0
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14.8° 70.0
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 5.9° / 17.2° 76.5
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 7.5° / 20.1° 63.0
Nov 15.8°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22.3° 74.1
Dec 18.1°C / 65°F 11.4° / 24.8° 61.8
Newborough enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area692.4 sq mi (1,793.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-38.1717°N, 146.2926°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 17 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 24 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 93 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 17 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 50 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 48 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 81 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 33 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 44 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 50 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 51 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 81 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 121 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 145 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 50 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 87 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 39 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 42 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 53 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
August 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
September 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
November 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
December 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in

Newborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 48°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Newborough

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Newborough Primary School - - - -
Lowanna Secondary College - - - -
St Mary's Primary School - - - -
Newborough East Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Newborough

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Newborough

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boolarra Old School Museum
Fire station
Old Brown Coal Mine Museum
Powerworks
Railway Trolley Shed

Libraries in Newborough

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Latrobe City Library - Churchill Sub-branch0.0
Mirboo North Library0.0
Morwell Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Newborough

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Moe Mall

Restaurants in Newborough

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Home Taste

Cafes in Newborough

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Danbo’s Coffee
Fat Cat Coffee Roasters

Dentists in Newborough

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Newborough Smiles

Veterinaries in Newborough

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #12960565457
Old Sale Road Veterinary Services

Gas Stations in Newborough

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1212691192
Endeavour Gunns Gully

Golf Courses in Newborough

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moe Golf Course
Yallourn Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Newborough

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Newborough

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Baw Baw 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Newborough

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Latrobe Valley AirportTGNMedium Airport
West Sale AirportSXEMedium Airport
Bunurong Field-Small Airport
Bunyip Airport-Small Airport
Drouin Airport-Small Airport
Fish Creek Airport-Small Airport
Inverloch Airport-Small Airport
JDandBoo-Small Airport
Lake Glen Maggie Airfield (Coongulla)-Small Airport
Leongatha Airport-Small Airport
Longwarry Airport-Small Airport
Nar Nar Goon Airstrip-Small Airport
Newry Airfield-Small Airport
Stony Creek (Buffalo) Airfield-Small Airport
Welshpool AirportWHLSmall Airport
Wonthaggi Airport-Small Airport
Yanakie Airstrip-Small Airport
Yarram Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Newborough

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Newborough Post Office

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newborough

What is the population of Newborough?

Newborough has a population of 6,601 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 692.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Newborough expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,159, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $129,600 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $648 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Newborough?

Newborough enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.9 inches.

How is the job market in Newborough?

The unemployment rate in Newborough is 7.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $407. There are 627 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Newborough?

The median home value in Newborough is $129,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $648. The homeownership rate is 73.7%.

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