Newborough
VIC 3825 • Rest of VIC
About Newborough
Newborough is a town in the Latrobe Valley region of Victoria, situated about 137 kilometres east of Melbourne and immediately adjacent to Moe, sharing a border along Narracan Creek. With a population of approximately 6,886 at the 2021 census, it was largely developed by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria in the 1950s to house workers at the nearby Yallourn coal mining and power generation operations. The suburb consists of three distinct areas — Old Newborough, East Newborough and North Newborough — each with a slightly different character and era of development. Today, Newborough has a higher-than-average proportion of retirees reflecting its origins as a planned workers' settlement.
Newborough offers a quiet, community-focused lifestyle typical of the Latrobe Valley, with affordable housing, established parks, and proximity to Moe's shops and services. Residents enjoy easy access to the Boolarra Avenue local shopping strip and a range of community facilities. The Latrobe Valley's outdoor environment — including the Strzelecki Ranges and nearby lakes — provides recreational opportunities. The suburb appeals strongly to retirees and families seeking affordable living within a commutable distance of larger regional centres like Traralgon and Morwell.
Newborough falls under postcode 3825 and is governed by Latrobe Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Morwell (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Local Latrobe Valley bus routes — Moe Station / Morwell 10–20 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Moe Station is the primary rail connection, served by V/Line Gippsland services multiple times daily.
Newborough is mostly car-dependent, though proximity to Moe makes some errands walkable for residents in western parts of the suburb.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Staff Street
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Cnr Elizabeth & King Streets
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South Street
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40 Albert Street
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Lloyd Street
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Childers Street
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50-54 Monash Rd
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John Field Drive
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72-96 Newark Avenue
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Murray Road
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50-54 Monash Road
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Knotts Siding Road
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Willow Grove Road (Rmb 7770)
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39-45 Main Road
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Reserve Street
Housing 2021 Census
149 state housing + 27 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 230
- 2. Netherlands 74
- 3. Germany 66
- 4. Malta 65
- 5. Philippines 54
- 6. Scotland 53
- 7. New Zealand 43
- 8. Bosnia & Herzegovina 15
- 9. China 14
- 10. Ireland 14
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)