Newhaven, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Newhaven, in the Bass Coast Shire local government area.
| Locality | Newhaven |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Bass Coast Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.51687 |
| Longitude | 145.3324 |
| Population | 453 |
| Density | 68.0 /km² |
| Area | 6.7 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 3925 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 85 km south-southeast |
Newhaven is a locality in the Bass Coast Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 453. The locality covers an area of 6.7 km², giving a population density of about 68.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 85 km south-southeast of Melbourne. Newhaven is located at 38.5169°S, 145.3324°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3925. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Newhaven rests where the mainland surrenders to the sea, a place of salty air and wide, luminous skies. It lies 39.9 km south-east of Mornington, VIC (from Mornington, VIC: bearing 144°T), and is situated 9.8 km east-south-east of Cowes. Its character is shaped by the persistent breath of the ocean, a gentle insistence that polishes the rocks and whispers through the coastal scrub. The landscape here is a pleasing compromise between land and water, a series of bays and inlets that curve like cupped hands, cradling the settlements. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, has a particular softness, a golden wash that spills across the water and imbues the scattered houses with a quiet warmth. The terrain rolls with a low, unassuming grace, rising to gentle rises that offer glimpses of the vastness beyond.
The history of Newhaven is tied to the ebb and flow of the coast, a story of hardy folk drawn by the promise of sustenance from the sea and the fertile, though often sandy, soil. For generations, fishing boats have bobbed in its sheltered harbour, their nets a testament to the bounty of the waters. This connection to the ocean underpins the local economy, a blend of fishing, aquaculture, and a growing tourism sector that appreciates the unpretentious charm of the area. Beyond the immediate waterfront, the land gives way to grazing pastures and small farms, their fences marching across the undulating ground, producing a quiet hum of agricultural activity that has sustained the region for decades. Newhaven itself is a collection of hamlets and a central hub, each with its own subtle rhythm, all part of a larger coastal tapestry.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Newhaven, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Newhaven, in the Bass Coast Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Newhaven includes the postcode (3925), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Bass Coast Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Newhaven is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |