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Newmerella Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Newmerella Compares
Newmerella vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Newmerella | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,132 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $150 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,200 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Newmerella (3886) is a coastal town in regional Victoria. It lies around 305 km from Melbourne by road. The locality is part of the Gippsland - East statistical area. It is administered by East Gippsland.
According to the 2021 Census, Newmerella has a population of 415 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,132, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 43 (10.4% of residents).
Housing in Newmerella includes a median weekly rent of $150, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,200, with 153 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Newmerella scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Newmerella is served by Newmerella Primary School.
Newmerella is part of the Gippsland - East statistical area in Victoria.
Newmerella Details
| Postcode | 3886 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 415 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,132/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $566/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $150 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,200 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 55.3 km² |
| Population Density | 8/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 153 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 43 (10.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -37.7514308 |
| Longitude | 148.42875 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 305 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Gippsland - East |
| Local Government | East Gippsland |
| Federal Electorate | Gippsland |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 68 (16.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 49 (11.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 66 (15.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 119 (28.7%) |
| 65+ years | 113 (27.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 56 (13.5%) |
| Diabetes | 30 (7.2%) |
| Asthma | 30 (7.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 16 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 15 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (2.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 37 (25.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 66 (44.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 45 (30.4%) |
Schools in Newmerella
Suburbs Near Newmerella
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.