Newtown, Greater Geelong City, Victoria
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| Locality | Newtown |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Geelong City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -38.1537 |
| Longitude | 144.33591 |
| Population | 9,827 |
| Density | 1685.6 /km² |
| Area | 5.8 km² |
| Elevation | 57 m |
| Postcode | 3220 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 67 km southwest |
Newtown is a locality in the Greater Geelong City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,827. The locality covers an area of 5.8 km², giving a population density of about 1685.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 57 m above sea level. It lies approximately 67 km southwest of Melbourne. Newtown is located at 38.1537°S, 144.3359°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3220.
Newtown unfolds as a landscape of rolling plains that gently surrender to the broader expanse of the Geelong region, its character etched by the steady presence of the Corio Bay’s western fringe. It lies 2.5 km west-south-west of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 257°T), and is situated 2.8 km north-east of Highton. The air here carries a subtle salinity, a whisper from the nearby waters, mingling with the scent of dry grasses and the earthy aroma of cultivated land. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, mellow shadows, painting the low-lying hills in shades of ochre and amber, a quiet testament to the enduring agricultural spirit that underpins the locality. The terrain, though not dramatic, possesses a steady, unassuming beauty, a place where the sky feels vast and the land breathes with a quiet resilience.
Historically, Newtown’s story is interwoven with the pioneering spirit that shaped much of Victoria, its early development inextricably linked to the agricultural and pastoral industries that defined the region. Land grants and subsequent subdivisions saw the area flourish as a source of produce for the burgeoning city of Geelong, its economy sustained by the steady labour of farmers and graziers. The proximity to the significant port of Geelong has always been a defining feature, facilitating trade and connecting Newtown to wider markets, a connection that continues to influence its economic pulse today. While the agricultural roots remain strong, Newtown has also seen a diversification, with a growing residential character that embraces the quiet charm of its past while looking towards a future where the rhythm of everyday life is a gentle blend of established tradition and modern convenience.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newtown, Victoria — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -38.1537, 144.33591. 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 Newtown, in the Greater Geelong City local government area.
Detailed location data for Newtown includes the postcode (3220), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Greater Geelong City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Newtown 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. |