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Newry VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Newry VIC is 451 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Newry is $826 per week ($42,952 per year). Median rent in Newry is $243 per week ($1,053 per month). Newry has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Newry has a population density of 4.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Newry is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Thai. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newry is $1,517.

There were 32 recorded offences in Newry in 2025-25, a rate of 71 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (25 offences).

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Newry Population

residents (Census 2021)

Newry Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$826/wk

$42,952 per year

#3160 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$243/wk

$1,053 per month

#6599 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Newry Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (237) Female 47.6% (215)

Population Density

4.9

people per km²

451 people · 91.6 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,937

Family income/wk

Newry 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)

Newry Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

47.1% 56 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.9% 63 dwellings

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

Newry Country of Birth

Australia

98.4%

England

1.6%

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

Newry Religion

No Religion

46.5%

Catholic

16.7%

Not stated

12.9%

Anglican

10.2%

Uniting Church

5.1%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Buddhism

2.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Newry Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.5%

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

Newry Languages Spoken at Home

Thai

50.0%

SAL Filipin

25.0%

SAL Tot

25.0%

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

Newry Employment

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Employed full-time

48.1% 141 people

⏰

Employed part-time

21.2% 62 people

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Unemployed

1.4% 4 people

🏠

Not in labour force

29.4% 86 people

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

Newry Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.7%

Bachelor Degree

15.4%

Postgraduate Degree

9.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

6.4%

Certificate I/II

4.5%

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

Newry Occupation

Managers

26.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.9%

Professionals

15.7%

Labourers

9.7%

Community & Personal Service

9.7%

Sales Workers

6.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.0%

Clerical & Administrative

5.2%

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

Newry Field of Study

Engineering

23.9%

Agriculture & Environment

18.1%

Health

13.0%

Architecture & Building

10.9%

Education

9.4%

Society & Culture

8.0%

Management & Commerce

7.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.5%

Information Technology

2.9%

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

Newry Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Newry Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

8.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

3.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

12.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

19.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.5%

$4,000+/wk

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Newry Marital Status

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Married

49.9% 175

↔️

Separated

2.0% 7

📋

Divorced

11.4% 40

🕊️

Widowed

5.1% 18

👤

Never married

31.6% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Newry Ancestry

English

33.0%

Australian

32.8%

Scottish

11.3%

Irish

10.6%

Other

3.7%

German

2.7%

Italian

2.1%

Dutch

1.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.7%

Welsh

0.7%

Filipino

0.5%

New Zealander

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Newry School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.0%

Secondary — Government

22.5%

Vocational Education

15.0%

Secondary — Catholic

8.8%

Primary — Catholic

7.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.3%

Pre-school

5.0%

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

Newry Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.8% 31

✅

No need for assistance

96.2% 776

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

Newry Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.5% 70

—

Not a volunteer

78.5% 256

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Newry Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.1%

$600-$799/mo

6.5%

$800-$999/mo

16.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Newry How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.4%

Did not go to work

11.2%

Walked only

9.5%

Car (passenger)

3.9%

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

Newry Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.9%

1 vehicle

18.8%

2 vehicles

39.0%

3 vehicles

21.4%

4+ vehicles

18.8%

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

Newry Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.9%

2 bedrooms

12.3%

3 bedrooms

46.8%

4 bedrooms

32.5%

5 bedrooms

4.5%

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

Newry Population Mobility

10.0%

moved in the last year

30.1%

moved in the last 5 years

2.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Newry Indigenous Population

0.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

823

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Newry Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Newry Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

3.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

15.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.8%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Newry Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.0%

Couple — no children

31.7%

Couple — no children under 15

11.1%

One parent — children under 15

7.9%

One parent — no children under 15

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Newry Military Service

🏅

Previously served

1.9% 6

👤

Never served

98.1% 310

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Newry Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.5% 46

—

Did not provide

85.5% 271

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Newry Children Ever Born

No children

16.3%

1 child

12.6%

2 children

25.2%

3 children

37.0%

4 children

8.9%

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

Newry When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

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

Newry Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.5%

5–14 hours

27.4%

15–29 hours

17.6%

30+ hours

11.0%

Did not do domestic work

24.5%

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

Newry Household Size

1 person

20.3%

2 persons

34.6%

3 persons

14.4%

4 persons

18.3%

5 persons

7.2%

6+ persons

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Newry Where Residents Moved From

Same address

367

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Newry Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.6%

Step family — no other children

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Newry Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 32 total

Assault

Break & Enter

Theft

Drug Offences

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Newry Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,803/wk

Median Rent $243/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.5%

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

If you earn X in Newry

Your weekly income

≈ $7,813/month

Median rent $243/wk

Left after rent $1,560/wk

Rent share 13.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Strathmerton

Income: $662/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $33/wk

Swan Hill

Income: $754/wk Rent: $235/wk Save: $8/wk

Katunga

Income: $736/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $3/wk

Nichols Point

Income: $885/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $18/wk

Red Cliffs

Income: $674/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $3/wk

Shepparton East

Income: $780/wk Rent: $231/wk Save: $12/wk

Hazelwood North

Income: $855/wk Rent: $235/wk Save: $8/wk

Hamilton (Vic.)

Income: $693/wk Rent: $235/wk Save: $8/wk

Newry vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Swanpool

Pop: 227 Income: $539/wk Rent: $220/wk

Wallace

Pop: 227 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

Buckley

Pop: 228 Income: $946/wk Rent: $360/wk

Barmah

Pop: 229 Income: $448/wk Rent: $190/wk

Bundalaguah

Pop: 229 Income: $681/wk Rent: $233/wk

Coongulla

Pop: 229 Income: $518/wk Rent: $210/wk

Compare Newry

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newry

What is the population of Newry VIC?

The population of Newry VIC is 451 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.9 people per km².Newry is ranked #5,193 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Newry?

The median personal income in Newry VIC is $826 per week, or $42,952 per year.The median household income is $1,803 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.Newry is ranked #3,160 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Newry?

Median rent in Newry VIC is $243 per week ($1,053 per month).Rent represents 13.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Newry ranks #6,599 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Newry?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newry VIC is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Newry?

The median age in Newry VIC is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Newry a good suburb to live in?

Newry is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 451.The median income is $826/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.5% 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: 21935. All dollar figures in AUD.