# Newlands Arm

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Rest of Vic. › East Gippsland › 3875, VIC

Area: 3 km²

Cars are essential for daily life in Newlands Arm, where there is no public transport and almost every home is a separate house. This is a very elderly community, with a typical resident aged 60 and about 40% of the population aged 65 or over. While many residents own their homes outright, typical incomes are much lower than the national figure. It is a quiet, residential area where most people live in large family homes but few children are present.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with seniors making up 40.2% of the population. Children under 15 are rare here, accounting for only 11.1% of residents.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 866 | +72.9% since 2011 |
| Median age | 60 yrs | +1.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.7% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 40.2% | +7.3% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 11.1% | +21.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.9% | +133.8% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 40.2%, Older adults (45–64) 30.4%, Young adults (25–44) 11.3%, Children (0–14) 11.1%, Youth (15–24) 5.3%

**Marital status** — Married 60.1%, Never married 17.6%, Divorced 13.2%, Widowed 6.3%, Separated 3.3%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 16.5% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 16.5% | -30.5% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 75.4%, England 8.5%, South Africa 0.9%, Italy 0.7%, New Zealand 0.3%, Philippines 0.3%

**Ancestry** — English 50.5%, Australian 36.3%, Scottish 11.8%, Irish 10.5%, German 5.8%, Dutch 4.2%, Italian 2.1%, Greek 0.6%, Indian 0.5%, Filipino 0.5%

## Language

English is the main language for 92.7% of the community. Only 3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 3.0% | -44.1% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 92.7%, Mandarin 0.3%, Italian 0.3%

## Religion

About half of residents (49.2%) report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 49.2% | +73.2% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 49.2%, Christianity 43.5%, Not stated 5.7%, Buddhism 0.8%, Other religions 0.5%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 36% of people having completed Year 12 and 14.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 36.0% | +12.2% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 14.9% | +53.9% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 1 | — |
| Average school size | 89 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 934 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 36.0%, Year 10 26.3%, Year 11 17.5%, Year 9 or below 16.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 39.7%, Advanced diploma / diploma 18.4%, Bachelor degree 17.3%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.6%, Postgraduate degree 3.2%, Certificate I / II 2.3%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 18.2%, Education 12.3%, Society & culture 12.1%, Management & commerce 11.0%, Health 9.7%, Food, hospitality & personal services 7.4%, Architecture & building 5.7%, Agriculture & environment 5.1%, Natural & physical sciences 2.5%, Creative arts 1.9%, Information technology 1.1%

## Income

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,143 a week and only 8.7% earning $3,000 or more.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $541 | +23.5% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,143 | +31.7% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,278 | +40.7% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 4.2% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 8.7% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 39.9%, $1,500–$2,999 26.0%, Under $650 19.9%, $3,000–$3,999 4.9%, $4,000 or more 3.8%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 52.6%, $650–$1,499 30.8%, $1,500–$2,999 8.6%, $3,000 or more 2.1%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 42% of residents, which is far above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 42.0% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.5% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.1% | +39.9% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 15.2%, Asthma 10.6%, Mental health 9.5%, Other condition 8.9%, Heart disease 8.4%, Cancer 6.8%, Diabetes 6.4%, Lung condition 3.7%, Stroke 1.2%, Dementia 0.3%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 51.6%, One condition 27.1%, Two conditions 10.0%, Three or more 5.1%

## Community Participation

A high proportion of people (31.1%) do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, and there is a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 6.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 15.7% | -37.2% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 12.0% | +15.0% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 15.3% | -11.3% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 6.8% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 31.1% | -6.6% since 2011 |

## First Nations

There are six First Nations people in the area, whose typical personal income of $1,625 is far above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 6 | — |
| First Nations median age | 49 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $1,625 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,874 | — |

## Family & Households

Most households are couples without children (53.2%), and the typical home is smaller than average with 2.2 people.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.2 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 7.7% | -24.4% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 21.0% | +50.2% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 53.2%, Couples with children 37.8%, One-parent families 7.7%, Other families 0.6%

**Household size** — 2 people 54.6%, 1 person 21.0%, 3 people 11.5%, 4 people 9.8%, 6 or more 1.9%, 5 people 1.6%

## Housing & Dwellings

Housing is dominated by separate houses, 99.5% of which are detached. Home ownership is very high, with 64.2% of homes owned outright.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $335 | +81.1% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,300 | +8.3% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -30.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 6.6% | -10.4% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 64.2% | +2.0% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 99.5% | -0.5% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 89.1% | -1.2% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 64.2%, Owned with a mortgage 26.0%, Rented 6.6%, Not stated 3.6%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 99.5%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 54.1%, 4 bedrooms 31.1%, 2 bedrooms 6.6%, 5 or more 3.8%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 75.0%, $350–$549 29.2%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 43.2%, Under $1,000 25.3%, $1,800–$2,999 14.7%, $3,000 or more 3.2%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute using public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.8% | — |
| People working from home | 12.3% | +317.5% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 70.5%, Worked at home 12.3%, Car (passenger) 4.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 45.8%, 1 vehicle 25.3%, 3 vehicles 19.4%, 4 or more 9.0%, No vehicle 0.8%

## Migration & Movement

Movement into the area is high, with 40.8% of people having moved here in the last five years.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 40.8% | +2.6% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 2.1% | -69.3% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Fewer people are working or looking for work (40.6%) compared to the state average, and the unemployment rate is much higher at 8.4%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 8.4% | +3.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 40.6% | -0.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 52.3% | -5.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.4%, Retail trade 11.2%, Education & training 10.9%, Construction 9.8%, Public administration & safety 9.1%, Manufacturing 8.1%, Transport & warehousing 5.3%, Administrative & support 5.3%, Professional & technical 4.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 3.5%, Other services 3.2%, Accommodation & food 2.8%, Arts & recreation 2.1%, Wholesale trade 1.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 20.7%, Technicians & trades 15.8%, Community & personal service 15.8%, Labourers 14.4%, Managers 10.5%, Clerical & administrative 10.2%, Sales workers 8.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.3%

## Walkability

The area is car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 1.5, as most homes are far from health services, schools, and public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 1.5 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 1.5 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 78.8% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 71.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 4.6 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 34 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.0% | — |

## Schools serving Newlands Arm

1 school, 89 students, average ICSEA 934.

By sector: Government 1

By type: Primary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Paynesville Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.8 km | 89 |

## Nearby areas

[Eagle Point](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20822/eagle-point) · [Paynesville](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22049/paynesville) · [Raymond Island](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22145/raymond-island) · [Forge Creek](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20938/forge-creek) · [East Bairnsdale](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20827/east-bairnsdale) · [Ocean Grange](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22004/ocean-grange) · [Bairnsdale](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL20103/bairnsdale) · [Lucknow](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21551/lucknow)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21930/newlands-arm