Newstead 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 Newstead Compares
Newstead vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Newstead | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,105 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 51 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% -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.
Newstead is a locality 112 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3462. It falls within the Bendigo region. The local government area is Mount Alexander.
According to the 2021 Census, Newstead has a population of 820 with a median age of 51. The median weekly household income is $1,105, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 4 (0.5% of residents).
Housing in Newstead includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 359 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 90.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Newstead scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Newstead is served by Newstead Primary School.
Newstead is part of the Heathcote - Castlemaine - Kyneton statistical area in Victoria.
Newstead Details
| Postcode | 3462 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 820 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,105/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $623/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 46.7 km² |
| Population Density | 18/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 359 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (0.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -37.105278 |
| Longitude | 144.065 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 112 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bendigo |
| Area (SA3) | Heathcote - Castlemaine - Kyneton |
| Local Government | Mount Alexander |
| Federal Electorate | Bendigo |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 134 (16.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 64 (7.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 150 (18.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 239 (29.1%) |
| 65+ years | 238 (29.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 114 (13.9%) |
| Asthma | 71 (8.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 44 (5.4%) |
| Diabetes | 41 (5.0%) |
| Cancer | 30 (3.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 28 (3.4%) |
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 | 121 (35.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 126 (37.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 94 (27.6%) |
Schools in Newstead
Suburbs Near Newstead
Same Postcode (3462)
More Newstead Data
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.