Newstead, 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 Newstead, in the Mount Alexander Shire local government area.
| Locality | Newstead |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Mount Alexander Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.10881 |
| Longitude | 144.05076 |
| Population | 820 |
| Density | 17.5 /km² |
| Area | 46.8 km² |
| Elevation | 225 m |
| Postcode | 3462 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 112 km northwest |
Newstead is a locality in the Mount Alexander Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 820. The locality covers an area of 46.8 km², giving a population density of about 17.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 225 m above sea level. It lies approximately 112 km northwest of Melbourne. Newstead is located at 37.1088°S, 144.0508°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3462. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Newstead lies in a gentle fold of the Mount Alexander Shire, where the land begins to whisper of the broader plains to come. It lies 44.3 km south-south-west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 207°T), and is situated 14.4 km west of Campbells Creek. The country here is a patchwork of grazing paddocks, their greens softened by the dry Australian light, interspersed with stands of native bushland where the scent of eucalyptus hangs heavy. The Loddon River, a ribbon of silver and reed, threads its way through the landscape, a constant, quiet companion. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a particular stillness, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the caw of a crow, a sound that seems to amplify the vastness of the sky.
This country has a long memory, stretching back through seasons of farming and the faint echoes of gold rushes that once stirred the nearby hills. The local economy, now largely centred on agriculture and the steady pulse of small businesses, draws sustenance from the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. Newstead's character is shaped by generations of families who have worked this land, their stories etched not in grand monuments, but in the weathered fences, the sturdy farmhouses, and the quiet camaraderie evident in the local pub. A notable feature is the distinctive character of its main street, a charming collection of heritage buildings that speak of a past both industrious and resilient, offering a sense of continuity in a rapidly changing world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Newstead, 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 Newstead, in the Mount Alexander Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Newstead includes the postcode (3462), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Mount Alexander 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 Newstead 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. |