Newlands Arm VIC

Postcode 3875 · East Gippsland LGA

Newlands Arm is a small community in Victoria within the East Gippsland local government area (postcode 3875). With a population of 866, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 60. Households earn a median income of $59K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Newlands Arm is $595,000, having declined 4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $400. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

The crime rate in the East Gippsland LGA is higher than average at 13,055 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Newlands Arm offers a gross rental yield of 3.5%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($595K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 10.0x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -4.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.5% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$595K/$875K Below Median
Affordability10.0x Stretched
Price Momentum-4.0% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education3/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$595K
-4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$335
POPULATION
866
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age60
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,143
Personal Income /wk$541
Mortgage /mth$1,300
CRIME (East Gippsland LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)13,055
Total Incidents6,497
Data: 2024