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Newhaven VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Newhaven, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Newhaven VIC is 547 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Newhaven is $673 per week ($34,996 per year). Median rent in Newhaven is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Newhaven has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Newhaven has a population density of 63.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Newhaven is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other Chinese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newhaven is $1,497.

There were 39 recorded offences in Newhaven in 2025-25, a rate of 71 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (10 offences).

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Newhaven Population

residents (Census 2021)

Newhaven Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$673/wk

$34,996 per year

#5938 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

59years

21 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,497/mo

Avg household size: —

Newhaven Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (275) Female 50.1% (276)

Population Density

63.3

people per km²

547 people · 8.6 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$1,699

Family income/wk

Newhaven Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Newhaven Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

69.7% 124 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

30.3% 54 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Newhaven Country of Birth

Australia

92.7%

England

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Newhaven Religion

No Religion

50.2%

Catholic

14.0%

Anglican

12.1%

Not stated

11.5%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.3%

Uniting Church

2.9%

Baptist

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Newhaven Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Newhaven Languages Spoken at Home

Other Chinese

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Newhaven Employment

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Employed full-time

24.6% 99 people

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Employed part-time

24.6% 99 people

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Not in labour force

50.9% 205 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Newhaven Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

34.4%

Bachelor Degree

26.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.8%

Postgraduate Degree

6.6%

Certificate I/II

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Newhaven Occupation

Professionals

30.8%

Managers

18.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.4%

Community & Personal Service

14.2%

Labourers

7.7%

Clerical & Administrative

5.9%

Sales Workers

5.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Newhaven Field of Study

Engineering

16.6%

Education

15.9%

Society & Culture

13.9%

Health

13.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.3%

Management & Commerce

9.3%

Architecture & Building

8.6%

Information Technology

4.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.3%

Agriculture & Environment

3.3%

Creative Arts

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Newhaven Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.3%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Newhaven Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

7.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

2.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.3%

$4,000+/wk

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Newhaven Marital Status

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Married

56.9% 281

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Separated

2.8% 14

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Divorced

11.1% 55

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Widowed

6.9% 34

👤

Never married

22.3% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Newhaven Ancestry

English

33.4%

Australian

30.0%

Irish

11.4%

Scottish

8.2%

Other

4.4%

Dutch

4.1%

German

2.7%

Italian

1.8%

Welsh

1.3%

Chinese

1.0%

Hungarian

0.8%

Russian

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Newhaven School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

28.4%

Secondary — Government

17.9%

Pre-school

7.5%

Vocational Education

7.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Newhaven Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.0% 59

✅

No need for assistance

94.0% 921

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Newhaven Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

25.3% 111

—

Not a volunteer

74.7% 327

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Newhaven Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

12.5%

$300-$449/mo

10.0%

$600-$799/mo

7.5%

$800-$999/mo

10.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

32.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Newhaven How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.8%

Did not go to work

17.1%

Walked only

9.1%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Newhaven Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.4%

1 vehicle

31.1%

2 vehicles

44.0%

3 vehicles

14.4%

4+ vehicles

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Newhaven Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.9%

2 bedrooms

12.5%

3 bedrooms

55.6%

4 bedrooms

23.1%

5 bedrooms

4.6%

6+ bedrooms

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Newhaven Population Mobility

14.5%

moved in the last year

36.3%

moved in the last 5 years

1.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

48.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Newhaven Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,004

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Newhaven Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

Diabetes

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Newhaven Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.4%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$150-$299/wk

4.4%

$300-$399/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

5.2%

$500-$649/wk

7.1%

$650-$799/wk

12.6%

$800-$999/wk

10.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.1%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Newhaven Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.9%

Couple — children under 15

25.4%

Couple — no children under 15

16.5%

One parent — no children under 15

7.9%

One parent — children under 15

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Newhaven Military Service

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Previously served

3.9% 17

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Never served

96.1% 422

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Newhaven Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.8% 78

—

Did not provide

82.2% 361

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Newhaven Children Ever Born

No children

20.6%

1 child

14.6%

2 children

33.7%

3 children

19.6%

4 children

10.1%

5+ children

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Newhaven When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Newhaven Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.9%

5–14 hours

31.1%

15–29 hours

19.4%

30+ hours

12.4%

Did not do domestic work

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Newhaven Household Size

1 person

27.9%

2 persons

46.1%

3 persons

12.7%

4 persons

7.8%

5 persons

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Newhaven Where Residents Moved From

Same address

418

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Newhaven Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.4%

Step family — no other children

11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Newhaven Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 39 total

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Justice Procedures

Break & Enter

Fraud

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Newhaven Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,328/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Newhaven

Your weekly income

≈ $5,755/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,028/wk

Rent share 22.6%

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Income: $599/wk Rent: $218/wk Save: $82/wk

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Income: $726/wk Rent: $285/wk Save: $15/wk

Wahgunyah

Income: $696/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $70/wk

Glenrowan

Income: $749/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $20/wk

Yinnar

Income: $749/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $55/wk

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Income: $782/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $30/wk

Strathmerton

Income: $662/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $90/wk

Katunga

Income: $736/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $60/wk

Newhaven vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Meredith

Pop: 821 Income: $728/wk Rent: $300/wk

Bruthen

Pop: 820 Income: $625/wk Rent: $250/wk

Newstead (Vic.)

Pop: 820 Income: $623/wk Rent: $300/wk

Snake Valley

Pop: 820 Income: $638/wk Rent: $250/wk

Nar Nar Goon North

Pop: 819 Income: $688/wk Rent: $361/wk

Toolern Vale

Pop: 818 Income: $767/wk Rent: $385/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newhaven

What is the population of Newhaven VIC?

The population of Newhaven VIC is 547 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 63.3 people per km².Newhaven is ranked #4,889 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Newhaven?

The median personal income in Newhaven VIC is $673 per week, or $34,996 per year.The median household income is $1,328 per week.Family income is $1,699 per week.Newhaven is ranked #5,938 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Newhaven?

Median rent in Newhaven VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 22.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Newhaven ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Newhaven?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newhaven VIC is $1,497. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Newhaven?

The median age in Newhaven VIC is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Newhaven a good suburb to live in?

Newhaven is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 547.The median income is $673/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21928. All dollar figures in AUD.