Newcomb, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Newcomb is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 4,423. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

4,423 Population 18/sq mi density

23 ft Elevation 7 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

25.9 in Annual Rain

Australia / Melbourne Timezone

$22,714 Median Income

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$22,714 median income, 5.2% unemployment

Affordability

2.2 / 5.0

$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

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About Newcomb

Newcomb is a residential suburb of Geelong, Victoria, Australia. At the 2021 census, Newcomb had a population of 4,704.

People

Population4,423

Median Age40.0 yrs

Density18/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$22,714

Per Capita$22,714

Unemployment5.2%

Housing

Home Value$180,200

Rent$901

Ownership57.6%

Housing Units1,769

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)

Rain25.9 in/yr

Sunny Days302/yr

Elevation23 ft (7 m)

Population	4,423
Population Density	18 / sq mi
Elevation	23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates	-38.1662°, 144.3943°
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne
Country	🇦🇺 Australia
State / Province	Victoria
Average Temperature	59°F (15°C)
January Average	67°F (20°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation	25.9 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income	$22,714
Median Age	40.0 years

About Newcomb

Newcomb is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 4,423. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Newcomb has a population of 4,423 with a density of 18 people per square mile, spread across 250.5 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,423

Total Population

People / sq mi

40.0yrs

Median Age

3% above Australia avg

250.5mi²

Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Newcomb vs Australia Average

The median household income in Newcomb is $22,714, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,714 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $437, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 420 business establishments.

Income: Newcomb vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$22,714
	70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income	$22,714
Avg Weekly Wage	$437

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	5.2%
	44% above Australia avg

Establishments (County)	420

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Newcomb is $180,200, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $901 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 57.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,769 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$180,200
	36% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$901
	23% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	57.6%
Owner-Occupied	57.6%
Renter-Occupied	42.4%
Housing Units	1,769

Property Tax

Climate in Newcomb

Newcomb has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 484 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	19.2°C / 67°F	13.2° / 25.1°	36.2
Feb	19.2°C / 67°F	13.9° / 24.5°	33.6
Mar	17.6°C / 64°F	12.1° / 23.1°	30.4
Apr	14.8°C / 59°F	9.3° / 20.2°	38.0
May	12.4°C / 54°F	7.7° / 17°	38.3
Jun	10.4°C / 51°F	6.2° / 14.6°	39.4
Jul	9.7°C / 49°F	5.5° / 13.9°	45.5
Aug	10.6°C / 51°F	5.9° / 15.2°	46.1
Sep	11.6°C / 53°F	6.6° / 16.6°	41.7
Oct	13.1°C / 56°F	7.5° / 18.7°	51.3
Nov	15.1°C / 59°F	9.4° / 20.8°	50.1
Dec	17°C / 63°F	11° / 23.1°	33.6

Newcomb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	58.8°F
	9% above Australia avg
January Average	67°F (20°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	23 ft (7 m)
Area	250.5 sq mi (648.7 km²)
Population Density	18/sq mi
Coordinates	-38.1662°N, 144.3943°W
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"

32% below Australia avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 2.44"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2024.

Mar 6, 2009	1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.5	130 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia	M4.4	129 km
Feb 8, 2024	3 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M4.3	143 km
Mar 18, 2009	0 km N of Korumburra, Australia	M4.3	128 km
Sep 24, 2002	10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia	M4.0	146 km
May 28, 2023	5 km W of Mickleham, Australia	M3.8	80 km
Jul 5, 2011	2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia	M3.7	126 km
Nov 8, 1992	20 km NNE of Colac, Australia	M3.6	60 km
Aug 21, 2001	2 km N of Kallista, Australia	M3.6	92 km
Sep 24, 2002	8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia	M3.5	149 km
Mar 8, 2007	13 km N of Bunyip, Australia	M3.5	120 km
Jul 5, 2011	6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia	M3.3	133 km
Jun 22, 2000	10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia	M3.3	146 km
Sep 24, 2002	9 km E of Leongatha, Australia	M3.1	149 km
Sep 22, 2009	6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia	M3.1	76 km
May 1, 2013	7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia	M3.1	10 km
Jul 24, 2000	1 km S of Dandenong, Australia	M3.1	73 km
Mar 30, 2010	4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia	M3.0	27 km
Sep 29, 2002	15 km S of Leongatha, Australia	M2.8	146 km
Mar 10, 2015	3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia	M2.8	97 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (172 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Newer Volcanics Province	Shield(s)	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	-2900	172 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (20°C)	1.7 in
February	68°F (20°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
March	65°F (19°C)	1.3 in	Driest
April	60°F (16°C)	1.5 in
May	55°F (13°C)	1.7 in
June	51°F (10°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
July	52°F (11°C)	1.5 in
August	51°F (11°C)	1.9 in
September	54°F (12°C)	2.1 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
November	61°F (16°C)	2.0 in
December	64°F (18°C)	1.9 in

Newcomb has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 51°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Newcomb

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Newcomb Primary School	-	-	-	-
Newcomb Secondary College	-	-	-	-
Christ the King Primary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Newcomb

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
K Rock Geelong 95.5	-	AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Newcomb

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Anglesea Museum
Australian National Surfing Museum
Geelong Sports Museum
Lara Heritage and History Museum
Museum of Play and Art
National Wool Museum
Old Court House Museum

Libraries in Newcomb

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Bannockburn Library		0.0
Barwon Health Library		0.0
Barwon Health Library		0.0
Belmont Library		0.0
Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library		0.0
Chilwell Library		0.0
Deakin University Library		0.0
Drysdale Library		0.0
Drysdale Library		0.0
Geelong Library & Heritage Centre		0.0
Geelong West Library		0.0
Hawker Library		0.0
Hawker Library		0.0
Highton Library		0.0
John Drysdale Library		0.0
Lara Library		0.0
Leopold Library		0.0
Newcomb Library		0.0
Newcomb Library		0.0
Ocean Grove Library		0.0
Panckridge Library		0.0
Panckridge Library		0.0
Torquay Library		0.0
Waurn Ponds Library		0.0
Western Heights College Library		0.0
Western Heights College Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Newcomb

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Geelong Vintage Market
Torquay Farmers Market

Cafes in Newcomb

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bean Squeeze

Coffee Jet

VN Rolls

Clinics in Newcomb

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mind Healthcare

Veterinaries in Newcomb

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bellarine Veterinary Practice

Gas Stations in Newcomb

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven

Ampol

APCO

Coles Express Moolap

EG Australia

Banks in Newcomb

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

NAB

Shopping Malls in Newcomb

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Newcomb Central

Breweries in Newcomb

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Bellarine Estate
Bells Beach Brewing
Valhalla Brewing
White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall
White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall

Stadiums & Teams in Newcomb

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Newcomb

36 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Melbourne Airport	MEL	Large Airport
Melbourne Avalon International Airport	AVV	Large Airport
Melbourne Essendon Airport	MEB	Medium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin Airport	MBW	Medium Airport
Apollo Bay Airport	-	Small Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport	-	Small Airport
Ballarat Airport	-	Small Airport
Ballarat Health Service Helipad	-	Small Airport
Barwon Heads Airport	-	Small Airport
Bellbrae private airstrip	-	Small Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield	-	Small Airport
Ceres Airport	-	Small Airport
Colac Airport	XCO	Small Airport
Cressy Aerodrome	-	Small Airport
Drysdale Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield	-	Small Airport
Fiskville Airport	-	Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield	-	Small Airport
Gnarwarre Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport	-	Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip	-	Small Airport
lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2	-	Small Airport
Legate Airfield	-	Small Airport
Lethbridge Airpark	-	Small Airport
Lovely Banks Airport	-	Small Airport
Marshall Airfield	-	Small Airport
Melton Airport	-	Small Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base	-	Small Airport
Riddell Airport	-	Small Airport
Rothwell Airfield	-	Small Airport
St Leonards Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield	-	Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport	-	Small Airport
The Boreen Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Torquay Airport	-	Small Airport
Wooloomanata Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Newcomb

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Australia Post

Treatment Centers in Newcomb

7 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Armstrong Creek Doctors
Community Rehabilitation Centre
Geelong Day Surgery
Grovedale Medical Centre
Lake Imaging
MedicAid Medical and Accident Centre
North Geelong Medical Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Newcomb

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia

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 Newcomb

What is the population of Newcomb?

Newcomb has a population of 4,423 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 250.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Newcomb expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,714, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,200 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Newcomb?

Newcomb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.

How is the job market in Newcomb?

The unemployment rate in Newcomb is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $437. There are 420 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Newcomb?

The median home value in Newcomb is $180,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $901. The homeownership rate is 57.6%.

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Thomson 1,595 pop · 0.9 mi Whittington 3,842 pop · 1.0 mi East Geelong 3,759 pop · 1.4 mi St Albans Park 4,775 pop · 1.5 mi Geelong city centre 5,881 pop · 2.1 mi Geelong 282,809 pop · 2.3 mi Moolap 1,318 pop · 2.4 mi Belmont 13,767 pop · 2.9 mi Geelong West 6,775 pop · 3.1 mi Newtown 9,827 pop · 3.3 mi Grovedale 14,869 pop · 3.4 mi Manifold Heights 2,583 pop · 3.8 mi Leopold 12,389 pop · 4.3 mi Herne Hill 3,363 pop · 4.4 mi

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About Newcomb

People

Economy

Housing

Climate

About Newcomb

Population

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Newcomb vs Australia Average

Income: Newcomb vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Climate in Newcomb

Temperature

Geography

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Earthquake History

Nearby Volcanoes

Monthly Weather

Schools in Newcomb

Radio Stations near Newcomb

Museums in Newcomb

Libraries in Newcomb

Farmers Markets in Newcomb

Cafes in Newcomb

Clinics in Newcomb

Veterinaries in Newcomb

Gas Stations in Newcomb

Banks in Newcomb

Shopping Malls in Newcomb

Breweries in Newcomb

Stadiums & Teams in Newcomb

Airports Near Newcomb

Post Offices in Newcomb

Treatment Centers in Newcomb

Churches & Religious Organizations in Newcomb

Quick Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newcomb

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