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Newstead VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Newstead, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Newstead VIC is 820 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Newstead is $623 per week ($32,396 per year). Median rent in Newstead is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Newstead has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Newstead has a population density of 17.6 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Newstead is England. The most common religion is No Religion (64% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newstead is $1,300.
There were 41 recorded offences in Newstead in 2025-25, a rate of 50 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (15 offences).
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Newstead Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Newstead Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Newstead Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Newstead Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Newstead Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Newstead Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Newstead Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Newstead Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Newstead Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Newstead Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Newstead Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Newstead Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Newstead Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Newstead Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Newstead School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Newstead Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Newstead Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Newstead Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Newstead How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Newstead Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Newstead Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Newstead Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Newstead Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Newstead Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Newstead Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Newstead Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Newstead Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Newstead Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Newstead Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Newstead When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Newstead Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Newstead Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Newstead Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Newstead Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Newstead Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 41 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Newstead Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Newstead
What is the population of Newstead VIC?
The population of Newstead VIC is 820 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 17.6 people per km².Newstead is ranked #4,257 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Newstead?
The median personal income in Newstead VIC is $623 per week, or $32,396 per year.The median household income is $1,105 per week.Family income is $1,679 per week.Newstead is ranked #6,733 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Newstead?
Median rent in Newstead VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 27.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Newstead ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Newstead?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newstead VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Newstead?
The median age in Newstead VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Newstead a good suburb to live in?
Newstead is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 820.The median income is $623/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21936. All dollar figures in AUD.