Newbridge flood & bushfire risk
Of Newbridge’s 186 mapped properties, 51.1% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Newbridge’s flood exposure is above the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Newbridge
Flood and bushfire areas across Newbridge. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Newbridge
Newbridge sits in the Loddon council area, which recorded 395 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 395 total. Figures are for the whole Loddon council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Newbridge
Newbridge is mostly township. The most common zones:
Township — small-town mix of homes, shops and local services.
Zone: TOWNSHIP ZONE
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE
Open space / recreation — parks and sporting land; not for housing.
Zone: TRANSPORT ZONE 2 - PRINCIPAL ROAD NETWORK
School catchments in Newbridge
Newbridge can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Newbridge
At the 2021 Census, 6.4% of Newbridge’s 171 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Newbridge
Loddon council approved 25 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Loddon council area (not just Newbridge). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 108 Hollands Lane, Newbridge VIC 3551
- 181 Elmsford Road, Newbridge VIC 3551
- 50 Ryan Street, Newbridge VIC 3551
- 7 Nelson Street, Newbridge VIC 3551
- 1862 Wimmera Highway, Newbridge VIC 3551
- 10 Burke Street, Newbridge VIC 3551
- 3244 Bridgewater-Maldon Road, Newbridge VIC 3551
- 23 Newbridge Road, Newbridge VIC 3551
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.