Newham, VIC 3442 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Newham is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3442, home to 533 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Moorabool local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 66 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 533
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,958 /week
- Median personal income
- $819 /week
- Median family income
- $2,433 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Macedon Ranges
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Bendigo
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- McEwen
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,409
- Rent share of household income
- 10%
Schools
- Newham Primary School
- Hesket Primary School
- Braemar College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Newham Primary School/Rochford Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 533 mm
- Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 61.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 96.2% of the 237 resolvable premises in Newham. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 96.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 344 across postcode 3442 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 206 property offences, 51 violent offences, 17 public order offences.
- Wider Macedon Ranges LGA: 4,801 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Newham?
Newham (VIC 3442) had 533 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Macedon Ranges local government area.
What is the median rent in Newham?
The median advertised rent in Newham is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Newham?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Newham covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Newham Primary School (0.2 km), Hesket Primary School (4.8 km), Braemar College (6.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Newham?
Newham is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Newham?
Across postcode 3442, 344 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (206), violent (51), public order (17). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Newham?
In Newham, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (61.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Newham?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Newham centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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