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VIC · Macedon Ranges Council

Newham, VIC, 3442

Current weather

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98% humidity · 27 km/h wind · 10.6° / 7.2° today · 18.4 mm rain

Desirability index

87/100

#64 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Newham is a small locality in the Macedon Ranges area, home to around 533 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 6 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-67%), roughly 11.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
533
Median age
47
Median household income / week
$1,958
Dwelling vacancy
13.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
31 of 232
Median monthly mortgage
$2,409
Employment rate
59.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
15 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
6
Against the person
4
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
11.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 133 residents
State safety percentile
4.6th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-66.7%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault1
  • A89 Other Dangerous Or Negligent Acts Endangering People1
  • B21 Criminal Damage1
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle1
  • Other Crimes Against The Person2

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,079
  • Newham Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Newham Primary School/Rochford Rd
  • Newham Primary School/Rochford Rd

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Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

19 planning-related records

2021· 4 proposals

  • July 2021

  • Removal of easement (E1)
    851 THREE CHAIN ROAD NEWHAM 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Construction of Agricultural Building (Hay Shed)
    283 Bolgers LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Development of an Agricultural Building
    236 Hennerbergs RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the Land for a Dwelling and Two (2) 15,000 litres water tanks (Amendment sought to alter dwelling plans)
    HENNERBERGS ROAD NEWHAM 3442Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 15 proposals

  • November 2020

  • A Winery (Amendment sought to increase the 'red line' area)
    88 JIM ROAD NEWHAM 3442Withdrawn

  • October 2020

  • Development of a replacement dwelling and associated outbuilding, partial demolition and conversion of existing dwelling to a studio
    210 Dons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Dwelling, Alteration of Access to a Road Zone, Category 1, and Removal of Native Vegetation.
    1067 Rochford RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • The use and development of the land for a dwelling and removal of non-native vegetation (Amendment sought to alter design and location of dwelling and removal of pine trees).
    101 Jim RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling and outbuilding and removal of native vegetation (Amendment sought for altered dwelling and outbuilding design, and changed location of dwelling and driveway.)
    84 Bryces LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Use and Development of a dwelling, removal non-native vegetation and native vegetation removal (grasses)
    84 Bryces LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Construction of a Gazebo
    56 Coach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Development of an Outbuilding (shed)
    1151 Rochford RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • In accordance with the endorsed plans: Use and development of the land for a dwelling and an outbuilding.
    1427 ROCHFORD ROAD NEWHAM 3442Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Use and Development of the Land for a Dwelling and Outbuilding
    Rochford RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to existing dwelling
    10 Koala DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling and associated works and non-native vegetation removal
    53 Maxted DriveNOD issued by a delegate
  • Use and Development of the Land for Agriculture (Grazing and Crop Raising)
    Anderson RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Development of the land for an extension to an existing outbuilding (shed) (Application to Amend Planning Permit/Plans)
    45 Anderson RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Retrospective use of the land for agriculture (Vineyard and Olive Trees)
    831 Three Chain RoadNOD issued by a delegate

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
6
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
87.0/100
Cohort rank
#64 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • A Winery (Amendment sought to increase the 'red line' area)planning88 JIM ROAD NEWHAM 3442Lodged 19 Nov 2020 · Withdrawn
  • Construction of Agricultural Building (Hay Shed)planning283 Bolgers LaneLodged 10 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Gazeboplanning56 Coach RoadLodged 03 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a replacement dwelling and associated outbuilding, partial demolition and conversion of existing dwelling to a studioplanning210 Dons RoadLodged 07 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Agricultural Buildingplanning236 Hennerbergs RoadLodged 12 Feb 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an Outbuilding (shed)planning1151 Rochford RoadLodged 22 May 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an extension to existing dwellingplanning10 Koala DriveLodged 15 Apr 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an extension to an existing outbuilding (shed) (Application to Amend Planning Permit/Plans)planning45 Anderson RoadLodged 24 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • In accordance with the endorsed plans: Use and development of the land for a dwelling and an outbuilding.planning1427 ROCHFORD ROAD NEWHAM 3442Lodged 30 Apr 2020 · Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Removal of easement (E1)planning851 THREE CHAIN ROAD NEWHAM 3442Lodged 01 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

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