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Newmerella VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Newmerella VIC is 415 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Newmerella is $566 per week ($29,432 per year). Median rent in Newmerella is $150 per week ($650 per month). Newmerella has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Newmerella has a population density of 7.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Newmerella is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newmerella is $1,200.

There were 16 recorded offences in Newmerella in 2025-25, a rate of 39 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (6 offences).

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Newmerella Population

residents (Census 2021)

Newmerella Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$566/wk

$29,432 per year

#7536 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,200/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Newmerella Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (213) Female 48.4% (200)

Population Density

7.5

people per km²

415 people · 55.3 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,337

Family income/wk

Newmerella 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)

Newmerella Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.9% 83 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.1% 43 dwellings

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

Newmerella Country of Birth

Australia

95.7%

Germany

2.7%

England

1.6%

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

Newmerella Religion

No Religion

55.9%

Anglican

16.0%

Catholic

11.3%

Not stated

9.2%

Uniting Church

3.7%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.0%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Newmerella Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

38.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.1%

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

Newmerella Languages Spoken at Home

German

100.0%

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

Newmerella Employment

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Employed full-time

30.6% 89 people

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Employed part-time

18.6% 54 people

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Unemployed

4.5% 13 people

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Not in labour force

46.4% 135 people

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

Newmerella Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.7%

Bachelor Degree

16.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.8%

Postgraduate Degree

2.0%

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

Newmerella Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.6%

Professionals

15.5%

Labourers

15.5%

Community & Personal Service

13.4%

Managers

13.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

12.4%

Clerical & Administrative

8.2%

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

Newmerella Field of Study

Engineering

33.3%

Education

17.3%

Health

12.3%

Agriculture & Environment

12.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.9%

Society & Culture

8.6%

Architecture & Building

6.2%

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

Newmerella Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Newmerella Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.9%

$1-$149/wk

2.2%

$150-$299/wk

2.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

15.2%

$500-$649/wk

6.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.9%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.6%

$4,000+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Newmerella Marital Status

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Married

54.8% 188

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Separated

3.8% 13

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Divorced

3.8% 13

🕊️

Widowed

4.7% 16

👤

Never married

32.9% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Newmerella Ancestry

Australian

36.6%

English

30.0%

Irish

7.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.4%

Scottish

6.1%

German

3.1%

Dutch

2.8%

Other

2.4%

Italian

2.0%

Chinese

0.9%

Maltese

0.6%

Russian

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Newmerella School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.7%

Secondary — Government

28.0%

Pre-school

11.0%

Secondary — Catholic

9.8%

Vocational Education

8.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.1%

Primary — Catholic

4.9%

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

Newmerella Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.2% 40

✅

No need for assistance

94.8% 723

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

Newmerella Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.4% 65

—

Not a volunteer

78.6% 239

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Newmerella Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.3%

$600-$799/mo

27.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

34.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Newmerella How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.2%

Did not go to work

11.3%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Walked only

4.0%

Truck

3.2%

Other

2.4%

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

Newmerella Car Ownership

1 vehicle

25.0%

2 vehicles

44.6%

3 vehicles

16.9%

4+ vehicles

13.5%

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

Newmerella Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.9%

2 bedrooms

14.8%

3 bedrooms

50.0%

4 bedrooms

25.4%

5 bedrooms

4.9%

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

Newmerella Population Mobility

11.8%

moved in the last year

23.8%

moved in the last 5 years

6.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Newmerella Indigenous Population

10.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

682

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Newmerella Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Heart disease

Asthma

Kidney disease

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

Newmerella Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.9%

$1-$149/wk

8.3%

$150-$299/wk

12.2%

$300-$399/wk

7.1%

$400-$499/wk

7.5%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$800-$999/wk

8.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Newmerella Family Structure

Couple — no children

38.6%

Couple — children under 15

36.6%

Couple — no children under 15

12.1%

One parent — children under 15

7.8%

One parent — no children under 15

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Newmerella Military Service

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Previously served

4.3% 13

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Never served

95.7% 291

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Newmerella Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.2% 55

—

Did not provide

81.8% 247

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Newmerella Children Ever Born

No children

27.8%

1 child

2.6%

2 children

37.4%

3 children

24.3%

4 children

7.8%

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

Newmerella When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

2001–2010

2017

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

Newmerella Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.5%

5–14 hours

28.6%

15–29 hours

23.0%

30+ hours

11.8%

Did not do domestic work

22.0%

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

Newmerella Household Size

1 person

25.2%

2 persons

45.7%

3 persons

6.6%

4 persons

13.9%

5 persons

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Newmerella Where Residents Moved From

Same address

337

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

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

Newmerella Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.7%

Blended family — no other children

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Newmerella Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 16 total

Assault

Theft

Drug Offences

Property Damage

Fraud

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Newmerella Schools

schools nearby

government

886

avg ICSEA score

total students

Newmerella Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 41 students

886

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Newmerella Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,132/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.3%

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

If you earn X in Newmerella

Your weekly income

≈ $4,905/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $982/wk

Rent share 13.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coleraine

Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $10/wk

Newmerella vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Devenish

Pop: 208 Income: $487/wk Rent: $245/wk

Glenaroua

Pop: 208 Income: $844/wk Rent: $275/wk

Gundowring

Pop: 208 Income: $877/wk Rent: $250/wk

Rokewood

Pop: 208 Income: $716/wk Rent: $215/wk

Bowenvale

Pop: 209 Income: $588/wk Rent: $295/wk

Deep Lead

Pop: 210 Income: $612/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newmerella

What is the population of Newmerella VIC?

The population of Newmerella VIC is 415 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.5 people per km².Newmerella is ranked #5,351 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Newmerella?

The median personal income in Newmerella VIC is $566 per week, or $29,432 per year.The median household income is $1,132 per week.Family income is $1,337 per week.Newmerella is ranked #7,536 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Newmerella?

Median rent in Newmerella VIC is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 13.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Newmerella ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Newmerella?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newmerella VIC is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Newmerella?

The median age in Newmerella VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Newmerella a good suburb to live in?

Newmerella is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 415.The median income is $566/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.3% 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: 21933. All dollar figures in AUD.