Newstead, Australia
Victoria · Australia
Newstead is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 656. Elevation: 738 ft (225 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 656 |
| Population Density | 36 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Coordinates | -37.1060°, 144.0647° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.9 inches (658 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Newstead
Newstead is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 656. 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.
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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 18.2 sq mi (47.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1060°S, 144.0647°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
Schools in Newstead
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newstead Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Newstead
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Newstead
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athenaeum Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Castlemaine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Daylesford Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Newstead
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Monuments in Newstead
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Newstead
31 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Airport | BXG | Small 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 Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Newstead LPO |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Newstead
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Sandon Catholic |
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UFO Sightings Near Newstead
2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Newstead.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Yandoit (near daylesford, vic) (australia) | 2010 | Nights sky, white light wobbled, expanded into a bright lit up cross shape and then flew away. |
| Campbelltown (australia) | 1997 | UFO flew over neighbours house with object flying inside craft. Ufo's play tag with each other. |
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What is the population of Newstead?
Newstead has a population of 656 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles.
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. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.
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