Newlands Arm · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Newlands Arm

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Nearly 65% of homes in Newlands Arm are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. This creates a housing landscape where very few people rent and most live in large, detached houses.

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📍 Newlands Arm, Suburb / Locality

Where Newlands Arm sits — Median rent (weekly)

$335 ▲ +81.1%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Newlands Arm — higher than 67% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Newlands Arm$335
3875, VIC $280
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,300, which is well below the Victorian average of $1,859. For those renting, the typical weekly cost is $335, a figure that is higher than most similar areas.

$335 ▲ +81.1%

Higher than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $185
  • 2016: $300
  • 2021: $335

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300 ▲ +8.3%

Lower than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,200
  • 2016: $1,300
  • 2021: $1,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Newlands Arm, $200–$349 is the majority at 72%; $350–$549 is next at 28%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Newlands Arm, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 50%, followed by Under $1,000 (29%) and $1,800–$2,999 (17%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 64.2% of homes owned outright compared to just 31% across Australia. Only 6.6% of households rent, which is much lower than most areas.

6.6% ▼ -10.4%

Lower than 85% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 7.3%
  • 2016: 8.4%
  • 2021: 6.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

64.2% ▲ +2.0%

Higher than 94% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 62.9%
  • 2016: 60.8%
  • 2021: 64.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Newlands Arm, Owned outright is the majority at 64%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 26%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Almost every home in the area is a separate house, with 99.5% of dwellings being detached. Most are large, as 89.1% have three or more bedrooms, though there are typically only 0.7 people per bedroom.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

99.5% ▼ -0.5%

Higher than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 100.0%
  • 2021: 99.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

89.1% ▼ -1.2%

Higher than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 90.2%
  • 2016: 89.5%
  • 2021: 89.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Newlands Arm, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Newlands Arm, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 57%; 4 bedrooms is next at 33%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Newlands Arm [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21930/newlands-arm/topic/housing-dwellings