Median house price
$1.34M
+5.1% change
VIC · Hobsons Bay Council
Newport, 3015
Est. population · Jun 2025
15,188
Growth (1 yr)
+2.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.7%
Median age
38
Median income
$2,657/wk
Employment rate
69.1%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,342,500
Languages at home
18.2%non-English
Most common: Arabic, Greek, Macedonian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Education hub
Suburb profile
In Hobsons Bay Council, Newport is a settled established suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas.
A practical retail strip keeps errands local: groceries and daily services without a long trip. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses and trains keep the wider city within easy reach.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Against similar metro suburbs, community and employment, plus growth momentum stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with safety less decisive.
At a glance
Newport snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$620/wk
Population (ERP)
15,188
+2.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.0%
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
#45
among Metro Melbourne · Established
Safety
51st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
90th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
89th
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
- 69.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 9% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 242nd in Australia
- State rank
- 108th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #45 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #82 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $620
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,342,500
- Median price change
- +5.1%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
15,188(June 2025)
+2.3% annual · +4.7% over 5 years · 90th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.3%
- 5-year growth
- +4.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +340
- Change in 5 years
- +686
- Growth rank in VIC
- 90th 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 (~16,250), extrapolated at +1.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 13,658
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $2,657
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 431 of 5,392
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,507
- Employment rate
- 69.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3,310 / 1,231 / 393 (+ 19 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian 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 Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 825
- Against the person
- 98
- Against property
- 558
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 54.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 139 residents
- State safety percentile
- 50.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -10.1%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage49
- B22 Graffiti47
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft52
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle186
- B49 Other Theft76
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 8
- Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
- 1,119.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 89th
School list
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1126 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 297 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Newport Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1126 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 566 students · Top SEA quarter 51% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Newport Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1106 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 516 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Australian Islamic Centre CollegePrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1032 · 61th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 151 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Spotswood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1117 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 289 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Bayside P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 1006 · 50th percentile · LBOTE 48% · 958 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Margaret Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1122 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 159 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Williamstown North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1135 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 601 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Eden Academy NewportMelbourne Roadkindergarten
- Home Road Kindergartenkindergarten
- Newport Lakes Childcare and Early Learningkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
83 public transport stops in this suburb
- Newport Station
- Newport Station
- Newport Station
- North Williamstown Station
- North Williamstown Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
319 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 11 cafes · 2 pubs · 3 pharmacies · 8 fast food · 2 bakeries · 1 libraries · 3 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 25 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 21 parks mapped in suburb, 14 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 83 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 6 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 27 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 75/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.81
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.83
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.54
Food & drink(25)
- Pham Bakery CafeBakery
9 Hall Street, Newport
- Sammy's BakehouseBakery
Unit 1 22 Mason Street, Newport
- Elephant CafeCafe
70 Maddox Road, Newport
- Hart of Hall Cookery School & CafeCafe
- Indi KitchCafe
451 Melbourne Road, Newport
- LeroysCafe
Mason Street, Newport
- Newport 1881Cafe
34 Mason Street, Newport
- Pango CoffeeCafe
26 Hall Street, Newport
- Routleys BakeryCafe
33a Mason Street, Newport
- Searz CafeCafe
39 Challis Street, Newport
- Stepping StoneCafe
27 Schutt Street, Newport
- The BackyardCafe
19-21 Mason Street, Newport
- The Pint of MilkCafe
- Cedar GrillFast food
422 Melbourne Road, Newport
- Challis St CafeFast food
45 Challis Street, Newport
- Fast food
12 Hall Street, Newport
- Mama TeresaFast food
431 Melbourne Road, Newport
- Newport Sea CatchFast food
27 Mason Street, Newport
- Pizza TrainFast food
Unit 2 22 Mason Street, Newport
- SubwayFast food
- Tanya's KitchenFast food
422 Melbourne Road, Newport
- Junction HotelPub
15 Hall Street, Newport
- Newport social clubPub
- Melbourne The EateryRestaurant
11 Hall Street, Newport
- Star Pizza and Pasta CafeRestaurant
206 Mason Street, Newport
Shopping(9)
- Eddie the ButcherButcher
29 Mason Street, Newport
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
438 Melbourne Road, Newport
- Convenience store
- Friendly GrocerConvenience store
3-4 Hall Street, Newport
- Friendly GrocerConvenience store
Challis Street, Newport
- Happy AppleConvenience store
2-6 Mason Street, Newport
Community(9)
- Newport Community Education CentreCommunity centre
43 Mason Street, Newport
- Newport Community HubCommunity centre
13 Mason Street, Newport
- Eden Academy NewportKindergarten
519 Melbourne Road, Newport
- Home Road KindergartenKindergarten
- Newport Lakes Childcare and Early LearningKindergarten
- Newport LibraryLibrary
13 Mason Street, Newport
- Newport Gardens Primary SchoolSchool
41 Maddox Road
- Newport Lakes Primary SchoolSchool
40 Elizabeth Street
- Sacred Heart Primary SchoolSchool
20 Newcastle Street, Newport
Health & services(7)
- Complete Family CareClinic
471 Melbourne Road, Newport
- Newport Smiles Dental SurgeryDentist
32 Mason Street, Newport
- Mason St Medical CentreMedical clinic
50 Mason Street, Newport
- Westgate Health CooperativeMedical clinic
2 Home Road, Newport
- Kofoed PharmacyPharmacy
7 Hall Street, Newport
- Newport Discount ChemistPharmacy
31 Mason Street, Newport
- Newport PharmacyPharmacy
33 Mason Street, Newport
Sport & outdoors(46)
- Off Leash Dog AreaDog park
- Yoga PathGym
5 Hall Street, Newport
- A.W. Knight ReservePark
- Armstrong ReservePark
- Bryan Martin OvalPark
- Coranation ReservePark
- Digman ReservePark
- Greenwich ReservePark
- Jack Madigan ReservePark
- Kohry ReservePark
- Leo Hoffman ReservePark
- Loft ReservePark
- Newport Lakes ArboretumPark
- Newport Lakes ReservePark
- Newport ParkPark
- Paine ReservePark
- Park (5)
- Playground (14)
- South Pacific Health ClubsSports centre
- Sports centre
- Williamstown Athletics ClubSports centre
- Bryan Martin OvalSports field
- Cricket NetsSports field
- Digman ReserveSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (4)
Entertainment(5)
- The SubstationArts centre
1 Market Street, Newport
- Newport Railway MuseumMuseum
26 Champion Road, Newport
- Viewpoint (3)
Transport(35)
32 bus stops · 3 train stations
Other(81)
- SeagullAdult Gaming Centre
- Bottle StopAlcohol
25 Mason Street, Newport
- Malt and Vine Bottle ShopAlcohol
13 Hall Street, Newport
- Avesenna OsteopathyAlternative
- Newport Junction ChiropracticAlternative
35 Mason Street, Newport
- Epic ArenaAmusement Arcade
433-439 Melbourne Road, Newport
- cash zoneATM
- Nstyle NailsBeauty salon
Unit 3 22 Mason Street, Newport
- Bench (14)
- Bicycle Parking (15)
- ParkiteerBicycle Parking
- Bird Hide
- Newport InterchangeBus Station
- BeaurepairesCar repair
438 Melbourne Road, Newport
- Centreline Tyre & Auto ServiceCar repair
169 - 171 Blackshaws Road
- Melita Auto Electrical ServicesCar repair
146 Mason Street, Newport
- Autocare Hand Car WashCar wash
- VinniesCharity
3-5 Mason Street, Newport
- Say It SisterClothes
30 Hall Street, Newport
- Rail Academy NewportCollege
Shea Street
- Drinking water (15)
- Fire Station No. 42Fire station
231-239 Melbourne Road, Newport
- Fountain
- Ron Dawes FountainFountain
- Williamstown Sofas and ChairsFurniture
429 Melbourne Road, Newport
- The Hart GalleryGallery
34 Hall Street, Newport
- Garden
- Footprint Positive FeedsGift
413 Melbourne Road, Newport
- Paris Lane ShoppeGift
1 Hall Street, Newport
- Hair HappeningHairdresser
50 Challis Street, Newport
- Jenny's Hair SalonHairdresser
421 Melbourne Road, Newport
- Tiamo Hair DesignHairdresser
39 Mason Street, Newport
- Todd HairdressingHairdresser
2 Hall Street, Newport
- Tony'sHairdresser
38 Mason Street, Newport
- Victoria's Coffee & CannoliKiosk
- Newport LaundretteLaundry
441 Melbourne Road, Newport
- roundabout laundromatLaundry
- Aware HealthMassage
Unit 2 22 Mason Street, Newport
- Body TreatmentMassage
19 Hall Street, Newport
- inderaMassage
Hall Street, Newport
- Maskey MassageMassage
423 Melbourne Road, Newport
- Massage
- Soul Thai MassageMassage
Melbourne Road, Newport
- The EmpressMassage
36 Mason Street, Newport
- Milk BarNewsagent
190 Mason Street, Newport
- The Eye Lab MelbourneOptometrist
407 Melbourne Road, Newport
- Parking
4 William Street, Newport
- Parking
438 Melbourne Road, Newport
- Parking (31)
- BPPetrol station
- BP NewportPetrol station
148-150 Mason Street, Newport
- MobilPetrol station
438 Melbourne Road, Newport
- PantellisPetrol station
- Evado StudiosPhysiotherapist
10 Hall Street, Newport
- Picnic Table
- Christ Church Anglican NewportPlace of worship
61 Mason Street, Newport
- Newport Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
26 Mason Street, Newport
- Sacred Heart Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box (5)
- Newport LPOPost office
6 Hall Street, Newport
- Newport West LPOPost office
48 Challis Street, Newport
- Mason Street PsychologyPsychotherapist
- Public toilets
- Shelter (16)
- John H Kerr Residential HomeSocial Facility
288 Melbourne Road, Newport
- Westgate Aged CareSocial Facility
4 William Street, Newport
- Strive ActiveSports Hall
14 Hall Street, Newport
- Devil's Ink TattooTattoo
18 Hall Street, Newport
- Taxi
- TelstraTelephone
- TobacconistTobacco
40 Mason Street, Newport
- Track (6)
- ASAP Engineering SuppliesTrade
204 Mason Street, Newport
- BE SafeTrade
- Reece PlumbingTrade
200 Mason Street, Newport
- TyreplusTyres
45 Mason Street, Newport
- Vending machine (2)
- Waste Basket (10)
- Waste Disposal
- Newport Specialised TherapiesYes
423 Melbourne Road, Newport
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 insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
14 parks and public open space in this suburb
- A.W. Knight ReservePark
- Armstrong ReservePark
- Bryan Martin OvalPark
- Coranation ReservePark
- Digman ReservePark
- Greenwich ReservePark
- Jack Madigan ReservePark
- Kohry ReservePark
- Leo Hoffman ReservePark
- Loft ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 22
- Parks (OSM)
- 21
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
3 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Christ Church Anglican Newport
61 Mason Street, Newport
- Newport Baptist Church
26 Mason Street, Newport
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 13
- Nearest hospital
- Williamstown Hospital (2.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Avesenna OsteopathyAlternative
- Complete Family CareMelbourne RoadClinic
- Evado StudiosHall StreetPhysiotherapist
- Kofoed PharmacyHall StreetPharmacy
- Mason St Medical CentreMason StreetDoctor
- Mason Street PsychologyPsychotherapist
- Newport Discount ChemistMason StreetPharmacy
- Newport Junction ChiropracticMason StreetAlternative
- Newport PharmacyMason StreetPharmacy
- Newport Smiles Dental SurgeryMason StreetDentist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 413
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 27.2
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
240 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
September 2021
- Construction of verandahs55 AGG ST NEWPORT 3015Withdrawn
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including partial demolition of the existing dwelling63 PEEL ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two single storey dwellings26 MADDOX RD NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision60 OXFORD ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- We propose to extend our garage along the back of the property. We wish to extend to the garage by 1.2m to enable us to have an off street car park of a practical and useable length. Additionally, we wish to reinstate the existing shed as per copy of the title. All the heights and finishes would match the existing garage.38 AGG ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a spa pool and deck42 PEEL ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two double storey dwellings84 GRAHAM ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolition & removal of two rear asbestos sheds and asbestos toilet. Removal of concrete footings (sheds).1 ELPHIN ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations and additions to the rear of an existing dwelling with associated demolition, including the construction of a verandah and garage55 HOBSON ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension to an existing dwelling and construction of a garage (double storey garage/studio) with associated demolition8 JUNCTION STREET NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations to existing dwelling with associated demolition1 RUPERT ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to southern boundary garage wall as per previous application8 CROKER ST NEWPORT 3015Withdrawn
- Buildings and works - five dwellings10 CROKER ST NEWPORT 3015In progress
- Construction of two double storey dwellings60 SCHUTT ST NEWPORT 3015NOD issued by a delegate
August 2021
- Construction of a two storey addition to the rear of the existing dwelling with associated demolition works17 CROKER ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of three double storey dwellings20 MIRLS ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 Lot Subdivision34 CHARLOTTE ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 Lot Subdivision35 SALISBURY ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations and additions to existing buildings, including ancillary demolition, buildings and works for the purpose of a store (self-storage) with a reduction in the statutory car parking requirement10 MCROBERT ST NEWPORT 3015Refusal issued by a delegate
- Two lot subdivision3 ANDERSON ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations and additions to existing buildings, including ancillary demolition, buildings and works for the purpose of a store (self-storage) with a reduction in the statutory car parking requirement10 MCROBERT ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a verandah10 RIVER ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a double storey dwelling to side of existing dwelling and reduction of the car parking requiremtn18 WILKINS ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 3 Lot Subdivision42 ROSSHIRE RD NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two double storey dwellings76 ELIZABETH ST NEWPORT 3015NOD issued by a delegate
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including construction of a two storey addition to the rear and associated demolition works69 OAKBANK ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a single storey addition to the rear of the existing dwelling with associated demolition works.40 NORTH RD NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations and addition to existing dwelling with associated demolition20 NORTH RD NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of two storey addition to rear of existing dwelling with associated demolition3 RIVER ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two lot subdivision20 JOHNSTON ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Demolition and reconstruction of a pergola to the rear and replacement of doors and windows59 ALMA TCE NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a single storey dwelling5 BRADLEY ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension & Renovation to an existing dwelling, to remain as a dwelling.21 CROKER ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Installation of a Vergola.4 CARMEN ST NEWPORT 3015Withdrawn
- Construction of five dwellings.2A PERCY ST NEWPORT 3015NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of two double storey dwellings.64 JUNCTION ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a single storey addition to the rear of the existing dwelling with associated demolition works.62 HOME RD NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a verandah and outbuilding.63 OAKBANK ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Single storey alterations & addition to existing dwelling.33 COLLINGWOOD RD NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Alterations to Existing Dwelling - Add second storey extension - The proposal seeks to construct a second storey addition to the existing single storey dwelling.34 HALL ST NEWPORT 3015In progress
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
6 active roadworks / incidents
- Champion Road - Newport - 199 Champion Road Roadworks199 Champion Road - Newport10 Apr 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
- Champion Road - Newport - Champion Road RoadworksChampion Road - Newport05 Mar 2026 – 05 Mar 2027
- Champion Road - Newport - Railway Parade RoadworksRailway Parade - Newport06 Mar 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
- Maddox Road - Newport - Railway Parade RoadworksRailway Parade - Newport06 Aug 2026 – 15 Sep 2026
- Maddox Road - Newport - Railway Parade RoadworksRailway Parade - Newport01 Sep 2026 – 10 Sep 2026
- Maddox Road - Newport - Railway Parade RoadworksRailway Parade - Newport28 Aug 2026 – 15 Sep 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
2 heritage places
- FORMER NEWPORT RAILWAY WORKSHOPSNH1000
- HEAVY HARRY LOCOMOTIVEYH2163
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Gellibrand
- Member of Parliament
- Tim WATTS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 118,962
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.9%Labor 65.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.1 km away).
Coalition 27.9%Labor 72.0%
7.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- NewportLabor 75.9% · Coalition 24.1% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- Newport WestLabor 70.9% · Coalition 29.1% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Altona LakesLabor 77.6% · Coalition 22.4% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Williamstown NorthLabor 66.0% · Coalition 34.0% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- Williamstown WestLabor 61.3% · Coalition 38.7% TPP (2025)1.5 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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