Newhaven, Victoria
| Newhaven Victoria | |
|---|---|
 Bridge connecting Newhaven with the adjacent town of San Remo. | |
  Newhaven | |
| Coordinates | 38°30′45″S 145°21′30″E / 38.51250°S 145.35833°ECoordinates: 38°30′45″S 145°21′30″E / 38.51250°S 145.35833°E |
| Population | 449 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3925 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Bass Coast Shire |
| State electorate(s) | Bass |
| Federal division(s) | Monash |
Newhaven is a town in southern Victoria, in the south Gippsland region. Located on Phillip Island, adjacent to the channel known as , it is the town on the island side of the bridge linking Phillip Island to the mainland. At the 2016 census, Newhaven had a population of 449.
The Post Office opened on 1 January 1873 and closed in 1975.[2]
The town's economy is primarily based on retirement living and tourism, and has a fine Yacht Club with marina. Atlantis Nereus tidal turbines are installed at Newhaven.[3] In 1980, Newhaven College was established and Newhaven Primary School has been situated in Newhaven for a great number of years.
References[]
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Newhaven (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
- ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 2 March 2021
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 24 November 2009. Retrieved 5 December 2009.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
Categories:
- Towns in Victoria (Australia)
- Phillip Island
- Towns in South Gippsland
- Bass Coast Shire