NSW · Northern Beaches Council

Newport, 2106

Est. population · Jun 2025

9,554

Growth (1 yr)

+0.5%

Growth (5 yr)

+0.2%

Median age

46

Median income

$2,479/wk

Employment rate

63.6%

Median house price · October to December 2025

$2,925,000

Languages at home

7.3%non-English

Most common: German, Spanish, Portuguese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

63.6/100
Good

Top 9% of New South Wales' suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • High desirability
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
What Newport is known for: Coastal, High desirability, Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport

Suburb profile

Life in Newport revolves around the coast, with the feel of a established suburb that never strays far from the water. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many coastal suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses and ferries keep the wider city within easy reach. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.

Reported crime has been rising recently. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

Community and employment, plus schools and education push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as growth momentum look more ordinary among similar coastal suburbs.

At a glance

Newport snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$2.92M

-2.5% change

Median rent

$850/wk

Houses $1,650 · Units $800

Population (ERP)

9,554

+0.5% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

7.4%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#6

among Coastal & beach · Mature

Safety

8th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

49th

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

82nd

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
63.6/100 — Good
State standing
Top 9% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
677th in Australia
State rank
178th in NSW
Peer rank
#6 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#22 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$800
Houses (January to March 2026)
$1,650
All types (January to March 2026)
$850
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
63
Median house price (October to December 2025)
$2,925,000
Median price change
-2.5%

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

9,554(June 2025)

+0.5% annual · +0.2% over 5 years · 49th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.5%
5-year growth
+0.2%
Change in 1 year
+46
Change in 5 years
+18
Growth rank in NSW
49th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~9,600), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
9,659
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$2,479
Dwelling vacancy
7.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
287 of 3,870
Median monthly mortgage
$3,000
Employment rate
63.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
2,271 / 274 / 974 (+ 60 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
271
Against the person
70
Against property
139
Rate per 1,000 residents
28.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 138 residents
State safety percentile
8th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+23%

Most common offence types

  • Fraud62
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment27
  • Malicious Damage To Property20
  • Other Offences17
  • Steal From Motor Vehicle17

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,093
Median ICSEA percentile
82th
School list
  • Newport Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1093 · 82th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 556 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Bilgola Plateau Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1121 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 344 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Pittwater High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1071 · 76th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 881 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Bardo Roadkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

64 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Barrenjoey Rd After Beaconsfield St
  • Barrenjoey Rd After Phillip Rd
  • Barrenjoey Rd At Neptune Rd
  • Barrenjoey Rd Before Robertson Rd
  • Barrenjoey Rd Opp Karloo Pde

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0)Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed

Amenities

173 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

14 restaurants · 8 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 bars · 1 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 3 fast food · 1 places of worship

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Good local dining options27 food & drink venues nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life17 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport64 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation30 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
100/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.83
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
2.8
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.76
Food & drink(27)
  • The NewportBar
  • Cafe
  • Caffeine VillainsCafe
  • cocoa barCafe
  • GF cafeCafe
  • Newport Bowan Bakery-CafeCafe

    383 Barrenjoey Road, Newport

  • Shotlab EspressoCafe
  • The Woods NewportCafe
  • Zubi BarCafe

    323c Barrenjoey Road, Newport

  • Cha Rice NoodlebarFast food

    335 Barrenjoey Road

  • Land Thai CuisineFast food
  • The SchackFast food
  • The NewportPub
  • 4 Pines Public House NewportRestaurant

    313 Barrenjoey Road, Newport

  • BerempahRestaurant

    Barrenjoey Road

  • Bert's Bar & BrasserieRestaurant
  • Chilli Sha Sha Thai KitchenRestaurant

    3A Robertson Road, Newport

  • Lucky & Pep'sRestaurant

    Unit Shop 2 303 Barrenjoey Road, Newport

  • Monkey KingRestaurant

    Unit Shop 14 335 Barrenjoey Road, Newport

  • Newport ThaiRestaurant

    Barrenjoey Road, Newport

  • Pizzeria E CucinaRestaurant
  • Royal Motor Yacht ClubRestaurant

    46 Prince Alfred Parade, Newport

  • Royal Prince Alfred Yacht ClubRestaurant

    Newport

  • Saigon CityRestaurant
  • The Cheer FactoryRestaurant

    329 Barrenjoey Road, Newport

  • The NewportRestaurant
  • Vinnie’s PizzaRestaurant
Shopping(4)
  • 7-ElevenConvenience store
  • ColesSupermarket

    377-381 Barrenjoey Road

Community(2)
  • Bardo RoadKindergarten
  • Newport Public SchoolSchool

    Newport

Health & services(2)
  • Newport PharmacyPharmacy
  • Your community pharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(48)
  • Beaconsfield Street ReservePark

    69A Beaconsfield Street

  • Bert Payne ParkPark
  • Betty Morrison ReservePark
  • Bungan Beach ReservePark
  • Bungan Head ReservePark
  • Cheryl ReservePark

    15B Cheryl Crescent, Newport

  • Crescent ReservePark
  • Dearin ReservePark
  • Eric Green ReservePark
  • Florence ParkPark
  • Gretel ParkPark
  • Newport ParkPark
  • Park (3)
  • Porter ReservePark
  • Trafalgar ParkPark
  • Picnic area
  • Playground (2)
  • Newport Bowling ClubSports centre
  • PortsideSports field
  • Sports field
  • Newport Rock PoolSwimming pool
  • Swimming pool (24)
Entertainment(1)
  • South Bilgola Headland Viewing PlatformViewpoint
Transport(27)

25 bus stops · 2 ferry terminals

Other(44)
  • BWSAlcohol
  • The Bottle ShopAlcohol

    2 Kalinya Street, Newport

  • Bbq
  • Bench (9)
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • Easy AutomotiveCar repair
  • Bella Cove LingerieClothes

    Unit Shop 2 371 Barrenjoey Road, Newport

  • lillyhooClothes
  • Compressed Air
  • Drinking water
  • M-T BasketsDry Cleaning
  • Pelican Newport Laundry & dry cleaningDry Cleaning
  • Fitness Station
  • Wild Lotus Floral DesignFlorist

    Unit Shop 12 331 Barrenjoey Road, Newport

  • Garden
  • Blondes and BowsHairdresser
  • Newport MirageMarina
  • Princes Street MarinaMarina
  • Royal Motor Yacht ClubMarina
  • Royal Prince Alfred Yacht ClubMarina
  • Motorcycle Parking
  • Crown of Newport ReserveNature Reserve
  • Nature Reserve
  • South Bilgola HeadlandNature Reserve
  • Outdoor Seating
  • MerivaleParking
  • Newport Beach Parking AreaParking
  • Northern Beaches CouncilParking
  • Parking (9)
  • Royal Motor Yacht ClubParking
  • Royal Prince Alfred Yacht ClubParking
  • Parking Entrance
  • 7-Eleven NewportPetrol station

    307-311 Barrenjoey Road, Newport

  • Petrol station
  • Picnic Table
  • Newport Anglican ChurchPlace of worship

    Foamcrest Avenue, Newport

  • Newport Beach Post OfficePost office
  • Newport Post OfficePost office

    5 Kalinya Street

  • Public toilets
  • Recycling
  • Ocean MasterSeafood

    Barrenjoey Road, Newport

  • Red Cross ShopSecond Hand
  • Royal Motor Yacht ClubSlipway
  • Slipway (3)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

17 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Beaconsfield Street ReservePark
  • Bert Payne ParkPark
  • Betty Morrison ReservePark
  • Bungan Beach ReservePark
  • Bungan Head ReservePark
  • Cheryl ReservePark
  • Crescent ReservePark
  • Crown of Newport ReserveNature reserve
  • Dearin ReservePark
  • Eric Green ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
28
Parks (OSM)
17

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Newport Anglican Church

    Foamcrest Avenue, Newport

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
2
Nearest hospital
Mona Vale Hospital (3.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Newport PharmacyPharmacy
  • Your community pharmacyPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
134
Participants per 1,000 residents
14.0

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 17°
Rainfall
321 mm · ~40 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
22° / 14°
Rainfall
359 mm · ~45 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
17° / 8°
Rainfall
263 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 12°
Rainfall
242 mm · ~30 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.

2026· 52 proposals
  • August 2026

  • Demolition; Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    18 337-341 BARRENJOEY ROAD NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    140 CRESCENT ROAD NEWPORT 2106Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    93 PRINCES LANE NEWPORT 2106Additional Information Requested
  • July 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    6A PRINCES STREET NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    110 PRINCE ALFRED PARADE NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    1 MITALA STREET NEWPORT 2106Additional Information Requested
  • Erection of a new structure; Fences; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool
    42 NEPTUNE ROAD NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    59 BUNGAN HEAD ROAD NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    12 GOODWIN ROAD NEWPORT 2106Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    8 CECIL ROAD NEWPORT 2106Additional Information Requested
  • Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    6 NULLABURRA ROAD NEWPORT 2106Additional Information Requested
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    161 PRINCE ALFRED PARADE NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
  • June 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)
    1 SUNCREST AVENUE NEWPORT 2106Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    77 MYOLA ROAD NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    47 BUNGAN HEAD ROAD NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    12 OCEAN AVENUE NEWPORT 2106Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    69 IRRUBEL ROAD NEWPORT 2106Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    96 BUNGAN HEAD ROAD NEWPORT 2106Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Marina; Food and drink premise
    46 PRINCE ALFRED PARADE NEWPORT 2106Determined
  • May 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Stairway; Swimming pool
    31 WALWORTH AVENUE NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space
    17 NOOAL STREET NEWPORT 2106Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    134A IRRUBEL ROAD NEWPORT 2106Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    26 TREVOR ROAD NEWPORT 2106Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    56 SEAVIEW AVENUE NEWPORT 2106Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    34 PRINCE ALFRED PARADE NEWPORT 2106Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies
    38 PRINCE ALFRED PARADE NEWPORT 2106Determined
  • April 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    29 HILLSIDE ROAD NEWPORT 2106Determined
  • Attached dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    4 PRINCE ALFRED PARADE NEWPORT 2106Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    20 MYOLA ROAD NEWPORT 2106Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Jetty
    1 PANIMA PLACE NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    62 GLADSTONE STREET NEWPORT 2106Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Stairway
    35 prince alfred parade newport 2106Determined
  • March 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    240 BARRENJOEY ROAD NEWPORT 2106Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    3 ROSS STREET NEWPORT 2106Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    138 PRINCE ALFRED PARADE NEWPORT 2106Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    5 MYOLA ROAD NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
  • Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    47A PRINCE ALFRED PARADE NEWPORT 2106Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    75 CHERYL CRESCENT NEWPORT 2106Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Access ramp; Supporting Development
    136 CRESCENT ROAD NEWPORT 2106Determined
  • Subdivision
    51 IRRUBEL ROAD NEWPORT 2106Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • RoadworksBarrenjoey Road, Neptune Road06 Aug 2026 – 23 Aug 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closuresState road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Mackellar
Member of Parliament
Sophie SCAMPS (Independent)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
129,339
Turnout (2025)
93.3%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+4.2 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 53.7%Labor 46.3%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.6 km away).

Coalition 53.5%Labor 46.5%

0.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +46.5 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • NewportLabor 45.6% · Coalition 54.4% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
  • Newport BeachLabor 47.2% · Coalition 52.8% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
  • Bilgola PlateauLabor 52.2% · Coalition 47.8% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
  • Mona Vale NorthLabor 43.3% · Coalition 56.7% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
  • BayviewLabor 44.2% · Coalition 55.8% TPP (2025)1.8 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

More in Northern Beaches Council

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Comparable suburbs

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