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Newtown, Australia
Victoria · Australia
Newtown is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 9,827. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
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About Newtown
Newtown is an inner western suburb of Geelong, Victoria, Australia. At the 2021 census, Newtown had a population of 10,445. It is a primarily residential area occupying one of the highest points of urban Geelong. It has always been a desirable place of residence and is the location of many of Geelong's oldest and most valuable properties.
People
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A+Climate
| Population | 9,827 |
| Population Density | 39 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Coordinates | -38.1539°, 144.3351° |
| 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 | $17,644 |
| Median Age | 45.0 years |
About Newtown
Newtown is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 9,827. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 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.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Newtown vs Australia Average
Income: Newtown vs Australia
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Income
| Median HH Income | $17,644 |
| 77% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $17,644 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $339 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.2% |
| 72% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 934 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $58,000 |
| 79% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $290 |
| 75% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 100.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Housing Units | 3,931 |
Property Tax
Climate in Newtown
Newtown 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.
Temperature
| 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 | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 250.5 sq mi (648.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.1539°N, 144.3351°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (166 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Newer Volcanics Province | Shield(s) | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | -2900 | 166 km |
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 |
Newtown 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").
Schools in Newtown
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's College | — | — | — | — |
| Sacred Heart College | — | — | — | — |
| Chilwell Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Fyans Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Newtown Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Robert's Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Geelong Grammar School Bostock House | — | — | — | — |
| The Geelong College Senior School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Newtown
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| K Rock Geelong 95.5 | — | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Newtown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Newtown
| 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 Newtown
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong Vintage Market | |||||
| Torquay Farmers Market |
Restaurants in Newtown
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Newtown
12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Newtown
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Newtown
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Newtown
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Newtown
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Newtown
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Newtown
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Newtown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bells Beach Brewing | ||||
| Valhalla Brewing | ||||
| White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall | ||||
| White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall |
Stadiums & Teams in Newtown
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Newtown
35 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 |
| 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 Newtown
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Newtown LPO |
Treatment Centers in Newtown
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 Newtown
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints | |
| St Joseph's Chapel | |
| St. David's Uniting Church |
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What is the population of Newtown?
Newtown has a population of 9,827 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 250.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Newtown expensive to live in?
The median household income is $17,644, 77% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $58,000 (79% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $290 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Newtown?
Newtown 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 Newtown?
The unemployment rate in Newtown is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $339. There are 934 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Newtown?
The median home value in Newtown is $58,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $290. The homeownership rate is 100.0%.