Newhaven Victoria | |
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Coordinates | 38°30′45″S 145°21′30″E / 38.51250°S 145.35833°E |
Population | 547 (2021 census)[1] |
Established | 1873 |
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 The Narrows, it is the town on the island side of the bridge linking Phillip Island to the mainland. At the 2021 census, Newhaven had a population of 547.
The town's economy is primarily based on retirement living and tourism, and has a Yacht Club with a marina. Atlantis Nereus tidal turbines are installed at Newhaven.[2] In 1980, Newhaven College was established and Newhaven Primary School has been situated in Newhaven since 1890.[3]