Newlands

WA 6251 • Western Australia

112
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
26.83 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalOrchard CountryQuietSemi-Rural

About Newlands

Newlands is a small rural locality in Western Australia's South West region, situated approximately 12 kilometres from Donnybrook and 190 kilometres south of Perth within the Shire of Donnybrook–Balingup. The South Western Highway passes through the eastern part of the locality, connecting it to Donnybrook to the north and Bridgetown to the south. The locality was established as a siding on the Donnybrook to Bridgetown railway and covers roughly 27 square kilometres, home to 112 residents across about 41 dwellings in a setting of farmland and light bushland.

Donnybrook is the primary service centre for Newlands residents, offering shops, a primary school, medical facilities, and community amenities just a short drive north along the South Western Highway. The Donnybrook–Balingup area is renowned for its apple orchards, stonefruit production, and market gardens, and Newlands sits within this productive horticultural landscape. The surrounding countryside provides a pleasant backdrop of orchards, rolling hills, and native bushland. Newlands appeals to those seeking affordable rural land within the South West corridor, with easy access to Donnybrook's services and within a couple of hours of Perth.

Newlands falls under postcode 6251 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warren-Blackwood (South West) electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6251
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-33.68°, 115.89°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
26.83 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • TransWA coach services — Bunbury / Perth Limited regional coach services via Donnybrook

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
190 km
By Train
No direct rail; drive to Bunbury (~45km) then Australind train to Perth (~2 hr)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr – 2 hr 30 min via South Western Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 50 min – 2 hr 10 min

🛣️ Car is essential. Donnybrook (12km north) is the nearest service town. South Western Highway provides direct access to Bunbury and Perth.

Walkability Car-Dependent

No walkable services within Newlands itself; residents must drive to Donnybrook for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
112
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newlands known for? +

Newlands is a quiet rural locality in WA's orchard-rich Donnybrook–Balingup region, known for its position among apple orchards, stonefruit farms, and market gardens that have made the broader Donnybrook area famous. The locality originated as a railway siding on the Donnybrook to Bridgetown line.

How far is Newlands from Perth? +

Newlands is approximately 190 kilometres south of Perth, a drive of around 2 hours via the South Western Highway.

Does Newlands have public transport? +

Public transport options in Newlands are very limited. TransWA coach services operate through the region, but a private vehicle is essential for daily life. The nearest passenger rail service is in Bunbury, approximately 45 kilometres to the north.

What is the population of Newlands? +

According to the 2021 Census, Newlands (WA) has a population of 112 residents across approximately 41 dwellings, spread across about 27 square kilometres within the Shire of Donnybrook–Balingup.

Is Newlands a good place to live? +

Newlands suits those looking for affordable rural land in a scenic horticultural setting within the South West. With Donnybrook just 12 kilometres away and Perth accessible within two hours, it offers a semi-rural lifestyle without being entirely isolated. A car is essential and the area is best suited to those comfortable with rural living.

What is the postcode for Newlands? +

The postcode for Newlands (WA) is 6251, shared with Donnybrook and surrounding localities in the Shire of Donnybrook–Balingup.