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Newlyn North

VIC 3364 • Victoria

230
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
10.41 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAffordablePeacefulSemi-Rural
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About Newlyn North

Newlyn North is a small rural locality in the Shire of Hepburn, central Victoria, situated approximately 110 kilometres north-west of Melbourne near the town of Creswick. The locality covers around 10 square kilometres of rolling hills and open pastoral land, with a population of approximately 230. It lies in the Central Highlands region, an area known for its gold-rush heritage, fertile farming land, and proximity to Ballarat.

The landscape is characterised by gently undulating farmland, remnant eucalypt bushland, and the peaceful rural character typical of the Creswick-Daylesford corridor. Nearby Creswick, a heritage gold-mining town, offers a primary school, local shops, a hotel, and community facilities. Ballarat, approximately 25 kilometres to the south, provides the full range of city-level services including hospitals, major shopping, and a V/Line train connection to Melbourne in under 80 minutes. Newlyn North suits those seeking an affordable, quiet rural lifestyle within a comfortable drive of both Ballarat and Melbourne.

Newlyn North falls under postcode 3364 and is governed by the Hepburn Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3364
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Hepburn
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.33°, 143.91°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
10.41 km²
Population Density
22 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3364

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3364 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$46,253
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,115

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3364; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Creswick Station
5 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Creswick / Ballarat Variable

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
110 km
By Train
Approx. 1h 20min from Ballarat Station via Ballarat Line to Southern Cross; Creswick Station also has limited services
By Car (Peak)
1h 20min – 1h 50min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 10min – 1h 30min

🛣️ Western Freeway (A8) provides main road access to Melbourne via Ballarat; Midland Highway connects locally

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local services within the locality; residents travel to Creswick or Ballarat for all shopping and daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
230
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Hepburn Local Government Area, which contains Newlyn North. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
324.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 39.4%
Motor vehicle theft
200.4 / 100k
2yr Up 51.8% 10yr Down 35.2%
Non-FV assault
165 / 100k
2yr Up 31.0% 10yr Up 34.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
683.7 / 100k
2yr Up 119.2% 10yr Up 37.8%
View all offence subgroups for Hepburn →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newlyn North known for? +

Newlyn North is a peaceful rural locality in the Shire of Hepburn, near the historic gold-mining town of Creswick. The surrounding area is known for its gold-rush heritage, rolling pastoral landscape, and proximity to Daylesford and Ballarat.

How far is Newlyn North from Melbourne CBD? +

Newlyn North is approximately 110 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, typically a 1 hour 20 minute to 1 hour 50 minute drive via the Western Freeway through Ballarat.

Does Newlyn North have public transport? +

Newlyn North has no direct public transport. Nearby Creswick Station (approximately 5 km away) has limited V/Line services, and Ballarat Station (approximately 25 km south) offers regular Ballarat Line trains to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station in about 80 minutes.

What is the population of Newlyn North? +

Newlyn North has a population of approximately 230 residents as of the 2021 Census, spread across around 10 square kilometres of farmland in the Shire of Hepburn.

Is Newlyn North a good place to live? +

Newlyn North offers an affordable and quiet rural lifestyle within reach of Ballarat's amenities and Melbourne via the Western Freeway. It suits those who value space and the Victorian countryside while still being connected to city services.

What is the postcode for Newlyn North? +

The postcode for Newlyn North, VIC is 3364.

Is Newlyn North a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Newlyn North is part of the Hepburn LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.