VIC · Golden Plains Council
Newtown, 3351
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- Amenities
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Suburb profile
Newtown is a residential smaller community in Golden Plains with a familiar suburban feel. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street.
Families benefit from schooling and learning options close to home. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
Population
- Population
- 189
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,025
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 5 of 77
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 49.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
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.
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 1,105
- Chilwell Primary SchoolPrimary
- Fyans Park Primary SchoolPrimary
- Newtown Primary SchoolPrimary
- Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary
- St Joseph's College GeelongSecondary
- St Robert's SchoolPrimary
- The Geelong CollegeCombined
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
211 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
September 2021
- Business Identification Signage89 WEST FYANS STREET NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial Demolition, Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling within a Heritage Overlay2 STEPHEN STREET NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolition of an Outbuilding, Tree Removal, Construction of a Garage and Two (2) Lot Subdivision137 NOBLE STREET NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations and Extension to Supermarket, Buildings and Works Associated with Business Identification Signage, Alteration of Access to Road Zone Category 1 and Reduction of Car Parking288 SHANNON AVENUE NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Change of Use - Producers Liquor Licence40-70 WINDSOR ROAD NEWTOWN 3220Withdrawn
- Partial Demolition and Construction of an Addition to an Existing Building in a Heritage Overlay20 TALBOT STREET NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial Demolition, External Alterations and Construction of a Carport in the Heritage Overlay39 VIRGINIA STREET NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial Demolition and Additions to Existing Dwelling in a Heritage Overlay12 LAUREL BANK PARADE NEWTOWN 3220NOD issued by a delegate
August 2021
- Buildings and Works for the Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision10 HOLYROOD AVENUE NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial Demolition and Extension to Dwelling in a Heritage Overlay47 ROEBUCK STREET NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial Demolition of Dwelling and Fence, Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling and Construction of a Fence within a Heritage Overlay195 NOBLE STREET NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Part Demolition, Alterations and Additions to a Dwelling in a Heritage Overlay116 PROSPECT ROAD NEWTOWN 3220NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision367 AUTUMN STREET NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land to sell and consume liquor in association with a cafe/restaurant and the display of internally illuminated signage3/328 PAKINGTON STREET NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolition of Garage and Pergola in a Heritage Overlay31 RETREAT ROAD NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two (2) Double Storey Dwellings48 BALCOMBE ROAD NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial Demolition, Alterations and Additions to a Dwelling in a Heritage Overlay15-17 JACKMAN ROAD NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial Demolition, Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling in a Heritage Overlay115 PROSPECT ROAD NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of Easement10 HUNTINGDON STREET NEWTOWN 3220Withdrawn
- Install and Display Two Business Identification and Promotion Signs245-249 PAKINGTON STREET NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Inground Swimming Pool in SBO and Heritage Overlay137 SKENE STREET NEWTOWN 3220No permit required
- Demolition of Garage, Partial Demolition of Fence, Construction of a Second Double Storey Dwelling, Garage and Fence and Two (2) Lot Subdivision282 LATROBE TERRACE NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial Demolition, Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling103 APHRASIA STREET NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Partial Demolition and Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling in a Heritage Overlay38 LAUREL BANK PARADE NEWTOWN 3220NOD issued by a delegate
- Partial Demolition, Alterations and Additions to a Dwelling in a Heritage Overlay303 AUTUMN STREET NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Dwelling on a Lot Less than 300 Square Metres68 BOND STREET NEWTOWN 3220NOD issued by a delegate
- Partial Demolition and Alterations to Existing Dwelling21 MANNING STREET NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings, Two (2) Lot Subdivision and the Construction of a Front Fence17 PRICE STREET NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Deck4 Hermitage RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial Demolition of a Front Fence, Buildings and Works for Construction of a Front Fence and Vehicle Crossing and Parking Space103 APHRASIA STREET NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Alterations and Additions to a Dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm in area32 CUMBERLAND STREET NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct a Pergola1/9 Lambert AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial Demolition, Alterations and Additions to a Dwelling in an Heritage Overlay294 SHANNON AVENUE NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Verandah to an Existing Dwelling on a Lot Less than 300sqm180 WEST FYANS STREET NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial Demolition Including Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling and Construction of an Outbuilding within a Special Building Overlay and Heritage Overlay80 NICHOLAS STREET NEWTOWN 3220NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of Two Double Storey Dwellings Exceeding 7.5 metres in Height3 WINDMILL STREET NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial Demolition and Alterations and Additions to Dwelling and Outbuilding33 VIRGINIA STREET NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Cricket Safety Nets135 Aphrasia StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial Demolition, Alterations and Additions to a Dwelling and Construction of a Fence and Crossover370 SHANNON AVENUE NEWTOWN 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction and Display of Electronic Signage404 LATROBE TERRACE NEWTOWN 3220Withdrawn
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Alterations and Additions to a Dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm in areaplanning32 CUMBERLAND STREET NEWTOWN 3220Lodged 30 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations and Extension to Supermarket, Buildings and Works Associated with Business Identification Signage, Alteration of Access to Road Zone Category 1 and Reduction of Car Parkingplanning288 SHANNON AVENUE NEWTOWN 3220Lodged 06 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works for the Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivisionplanning10 HOLYROOD AVENUE NEWTOWN 3220Lodged 26 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Business Identification Signageplanning89 WEST FYANS STREET NEWTOWN 3220Lodged 30 Sep 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Change of Use - Producers Liquor Licenceplanning40-70 WINDSOR ROAD NEWTOWN 3220Lodged 06 Sep 2021 · Withdrawn
- Construct a Pergolaplanning1/9 Lambert AvenueLodged 30 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction and Display of Electronic Signageplanning404 LATROBE TERRACE NEWTOWN 3220Lodged 17 Jun 2021 · Withdrawn
- Construction of Cricket Safety Netsplanning135 Aphrasia StreetLodged 22 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Inground Swimming Pool in SBO and Heritage Overlayplanning137 SKENE STREET NEWTOWN 3220Lodged 06 Aug 2021 · No permit required
- Construction of Two (2) Double Storey Dwellingsplanning48 BALCOMBE ROAD NEWTOWN 3220Lodged 10 Aug 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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