Newlands Arm, 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 Newlands Arm, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Newlands Arm |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.92702 |
| Longitude | 147.68731 |
| Population | 689 |
| Density | 127.6 /km² |
| Area | 5.4 km² |
| Elevation | 25 m |
| Postcode | 3875 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 239 km east |
Newlands Arm is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 689. The locality covers an area of 5.4 km², giving a population density of about 127.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 25 m above sea level. It lies approximately 239 km east of Melbourne. Newlands Arm is located at 37.9270°S, 147.6873°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3875. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Newlands Arm unfurls along the deep blue embrace of the Gippsland Lakes, a serene inlet where the land gently slopes towards the shimmering water. It lies 106.7 km east-north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 74°T), and is situated 11.0 km south-east of Bairnsdale. Here, the air, thick with the scent of salt and eucalyptus, carries the distant murmur of boats and the cries of seabirds, a constant, soothing soundtrack to the quiet lives lived out against a backdrop of lush green pastures. The water itself, a mirror to the ever-changing sky, reflects the soft, diffused light that filters through the coastal trees, casting long, dancing shadows across the undulating terrain. A sense of peaceful permanence pervades the landscape, as if the very earth has sighed contentedly into its watery bed.
Historically, this stretch of coastline has long been a haven, its sheltered waters offering respite and opportunity. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile land and access to the bountiful lakes, established a life intertwined with the rhythms of the water and the soil. The local economy, though now diversified, still holds a deep reverence for its roots, with fishing and the cultivation of the rich farmland forming the backbone of its prosperity, a quiet continuation of traditions passed down through generations. The unique character of Newlands Arm is not found in grand pronouncements but in the subtle details: the weathered timber of jetties, the contented lowing of cattle in neighbouring paddocks, and the shared knowledge held by those who call this tranquil corner of East Gippsland home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Newlands Arm, 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 Newlands Arm, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Newlands Arm includes the postcode (3875), telephone area code (03), and local government area (East Gippsland Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Newlands Arm 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. |