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Newstead, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Newstead is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 820. Elevation: 738 ft (225 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
820 Population 47/sq mi density
738 ft Elevation 225 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$21,057 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$21,057 median income, 2.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population820
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density47/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$21,057
Per Capita$21,057
Unemployment2.2%

Housing

C
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership90.5%
Housing Units328

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Population820
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Coordinates-37.1060°, 144.0647°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (658 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$21,057
Median Age51.0 years

About Newstead

Newstead is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 820. The city sits at an elevation of 738 feet (225 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Newstead has a population of 820 with a density of 47 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

820
Total Population
47
People / sq mi
51.0yrs
Median Age
31% above Australia avg
18.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Newstead vs Australia Average

The median household income in Newstead is $21,057, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,057 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $405, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 78 business establishments.

Income: Newstead vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$21,057
72% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$21,057
Avg Weekly Wage$405

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)78

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Newstead is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 90.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 328 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.5%
Owner-Occupied90.5%
Renter-Occupied9.5%
Housing Units328

Property Tax

Climate in Newstead

Newstead has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.9°C), the coldest is Jul (7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 581 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.5°C / 69°F 13.2° / 27.8° 43.4
Feb 20.9°C / 70°F 13.8° / 28° 37.6
Mar 17.8°C / 64°F 11° / 24.6° 31.2
Apr 14°C / 57°F 7.9° / 20° 30.1
May 10.7°C / 51°F 5.7° / 15.7° 52.6
Jun 8.4°C / 47°F 4.1° / 12.6° 64.9
Jul 7.5°C / 46°F 3.3° / 11.7° 59.6
Aug 8.4°C / 47°F 3.7° / 13.1° 58.4
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 5.2° / 15.9° 59.0
Oct 13.2°C / 56°F 6.9° / 19.6° 50.4
Nov 16.4°C / 62°F 9.8° / 23° 53.4
Dec 18.6°C / 65°F 11.5° / 25.7° 40.4
Newstead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 738 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area18.2 sq mi (47.1 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates-37.1060°N, 144.0647°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.60"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 84 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 123 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 144 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 43 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 57 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 100 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 118 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 141 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 34 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 120 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 105 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 135 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 32 km
Aug 9, 2002 10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia M2.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 1.6 in Warmest
February 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in
March 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in Coldest
July 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
August 47°F (9°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
December 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in

Newstead has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 47°F in June to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Newstead

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Newstead Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Newstead

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Newstead

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Daylesford Spa Country Railway
Maldon District Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum

Libraries in Newstead

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Athenaeum Library0.0
Castlemaine Library0.0
Daylesford Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Newstead

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Castlemaine Artists Market
Castlemaine Farmers Market
Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar
Daylesford Sunday Market
Maldon Market
Wesley Hill Market

Cafes in Newstead

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dig Cafe

Monuments in Newstead

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Major Thomas Mitchell

Airports Near Newstead

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amphitheatre Airport—Small Airport
Avonmore Airport—Small Airport
Bacchus Marsh Airport—Small Airport
Ballarat Airport—Small Airport
Ballarat Health Service Helipad—Small Airport
Beaufort—Small Airport
Bendigo AirportBXGSmall Airport
Blue Tongue Airfield—Small Airport
Bridgewater Airport—Small Airport
Castlemaine Airport—Small Airport
Derby Field—Small Airport
Dunolly Airport—Small Airport
Elmore Airport—Small Airport
Emu Creek Airfield—Small Airport
Fiskville Airport—Small Airport
Flying Circus Airfield—Small Airport
Kyneton Airport—Small Airport
Legate Airfield—Small Airport
Marshall Airfield—Small Airport
Maryborough Airport—Small Airport
Melton Airport—Small Airport
Raywood Airfield—Small Airport
Riddell Airport—Small Airport
Rochford Airstrip—Small Airport
Romsey Airport—Small Airport
Smeaton airfield private—Small Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield—Small Airport
Sunbury East Airport—Small Airport
Trawalla Airport—Small Airport
Valken Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Woodvale Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Newstead

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Newstead LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Newstead

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sandon Catholic

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Newstead

What is the population of Newstead?

Newstead has a population of 820 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Newstead expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,057, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Newstead?

Newstead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.

How is the job market in Newstead?

The job market in Newstead is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $405. There are 78 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Newstead?

The median home value in Newstead is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 90.5%.

Nearby Cities

Maldon 1,665 pop · 7.6 mi Campbells Creek 1,722 pop · 7.7 mi Castlemaine 7,506 pop · 8.8 mi Chewton 1,309 pop · 10.7 mi Carisbrook 1,102 pop · 14.2 mi Daylesford 2,781 pop · 16.8 mi Maryborough 7,830 pop · 18.4 mi Clunes 1,725 pop · 20.1 mi Kyneton 6,904 pop · 23.3 mi Kangaroo Flat 10,088 pop · 23.5 mi Creswick 3,164 pop · 23.9 mi Trentham 1,110 pop · 24.1 mi Golden Square 8,694 pop · 25.3 mi Maiden Gully 4,880 pop · 25.6 mi
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