Newhaven, Victoria
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 2016 census, Newhaven had a population of 449.
| Newhaven Victoria | |
|---|---|
 Bridge connecting Newhaven with the adjacent town of San Remo. | |
  Newhaven | |
| Coordinates | 38°30′45″S 145°21′30″E |
| Population | 449 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3925 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Bass Coast Shire |
| State electorate(s) | Bass |
| Federal Division(s) | Monash |
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.
Most popular residents in Newhaven are Jorgie, Isabelle and Jessica
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Newhaven (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
- Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 24 November 2009. Retrieved 5 December 2009.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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