Newport
Detached houses make up 93.9% of dwellings here, one of the most house-dominant profiles in metropolitan Queensland, and 77.6% of those homes carry four or more bedrooms. That family-house bias explains the average household size of 2.8, which sits 0.3 above the national figure, and a median age of 43, three years older than national. Household income reaches the 91.1st percentile at $2,418 a week, yet the $676,000 median house price keeps mortgage-to-income at a comfortable 23.6%, well below stress levels. With 29.3% of residents born overseas, 7.7 points above national, and net overseas migration of 260 a year driving growth, Newport leans on family buyers rather than renters, who account for just 23.7% of households.
Population
5,964
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,418/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
50
Median House
$676K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $676,000 median house price is moderate for a high-income suburb, and the math works because household income sits in the 91.1st percentile. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,470, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.6%, well below the 30% stress threshold and lower than many comparable Brisbane-fringe markets. The stock is overwhelmingly large family housing: 93.9% are separate houses, only 3.1% apartments, and 77.6% have four or more bedrooms against just 17.8% three-bedroom and 3.4% two-bedroom. That skew makes Newport a poor fit for downsizers or first-home buyers chasing smaller stock, but strong for families needing space. Owner-occupiers dominate, with 39.0% owning outright and 37.4% holding a mortgage, leaving the suburb 76.4% owner-occupied, far above the national average.
For Buyers
The $676,000 median house price is moderate for a high-income suburb, and the math works because household income sits in the 91.1st percentile. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,470, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.6%, well below the 30% stress threshold and lower than many comparable Brisbane-fringe markets. The stock is overwhelmingly large family housing: 93.9% are separate houses, only 3.1% apartments, and 77.6% have four or more bedrooms against just 17.8% three-bedroom and 3.4% two-bedroom. That skew makes Newport a poor fit for downsizers or first-home buyers chasing smaller stock, but strong for families needing space. Owner-occupiers dominate, with 39.0% owning outright and 37.4% holding a mortgage, leaving the suburb 76.4% owner-occupied, far above the national average.
For Investors
Renters make up only 23.7% of households, a shallow tenant pool by metropolitan standards, and the 7.6% vacancy rate signals softer rental demand than a tight market would show. Weekly rent of $530 against the $676,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.1%, healthier than premium inner-city suburbs but built on a thin rental base. The investment case rests on growth rather than density: net overseas migration adds 260 residents a year while internal migration removes 78, and rent has climbed 42.4% over the decade. Development is modest at 49 applications in 12 months, so new supply is limited, which supports existing values. With 77.6% of homes carrying four or more bedrooms, the rental product suits families on longer leases rather than high-turnover yield plays.
Development Activity
Total DAs
97
Last 12 Months
50
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+28.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 43 runs 3.0 years above the national figure, and the working-age share slipped 0.9 points over the decade while the senior share edged up 0.5 points, a gently aging trajectory. Overseas-born residents reach 29.3%, which is 7.7 points above national, yet ancestry stays strongly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (2,659), Irish (754) and Scottish (637). The top non-English languages are Afrikaans (19), Mandarin (17) and Serbian (14), small counts that point to a dispersed migrant mix rather than a single dominant group. University qualifications at 32.6% sit 2.5 points above national. Families with children (2,097) outnumber couples without (1,719, or 32.9%), and the average household size of 2.8 is 0.3 above national, consistent with the large four-bedroom housing stock.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.9%
Houses
1.7%
Townhouse
3.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure tilts heavily toward ownership: 39.0% own outright, 37.4% carry a mortgage and only 23.7% rent, so 76.4% of households are owner-occupied, above the national pattern. The stock is 93.9% separate houses with apartments at just 3.1%, and 77.6% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms, versus 17.8% three-bedroom and 3.4% two-bedroom. That large-format housing keeps the suburb anchored to family buyers. The $676,000 median house price pairs with weekly rent of $530, and over the decade rent grew 42.4% while real incomes rose 32.3%. Affordability still improved, easing from 42.4% of income in 2011 to 37.1% in 2021, because income gains and SEIFA decile 7 economic resources kept pace with price pressure. Mortgage-to-income at 23.6% and rent-to-income at 21.9% both sit below stress thresholds.
Mortgage / mo
$2,470
Rent / wk
$530
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$1,009
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.6%
Unoccupied
174
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
32.9%
Couples, no children
5,221
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 18.4% (375 workers), followed by Construction at 10.9% (222), Education at 10.3% (210), Professional/Tech at 10.2% (208) and Manufacturing at 7.1% (146), a broad spread rather than a single dominant sector. By occupation, Professionals (717) and Managers (604) form the largest groups, which aligns with university qualifications 2.5 points above national and household income in the 91.1st percentile. Unemployment is low at 4.0% and the full-time rate is 68.1%, though participation reads 60.1%, held down by 1,559 residents not in the labour force, a consequence of the older median age of 43. All four SEIFA indexes land at decile 7, IRSAD 1029, IRSD 1032, IEO 1019 and IER 1030, a consistent upper-middle advantage tier with no single index lagging.
Unemployment
2.5%
Labour Force
13,157
Unemployed
328
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.1%
Part-time
27.9%
Participation
60.1%
Employed
2,807
Occupations
Top Industries
University
32.6%
Postgraduate
7.2%
Born Overseas
29.3%
Dwellings
2,101
Transport to Work
Newport is built around the car: 89.4% of residents drive to work, far above national reliance, while public transport draws just 2.5% and active travel 2.0%, reflecting a low-density layout at 1,477.5 residents per km2. The suburb scores SEIFA decile 7 on IRSD for relative disadvantage, an upper-middle tier where few residents face deprivation, and only 4.4% (256 people) need daily assistance despite the older median age of 43. Volunteering runs at 13.2%. No schools are recorded inside the 4.04 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs, a practical trade-off for a waterfront residential pocket. Mortgage-to-income at 23.6% and rent-to-income at 21.9% both stay below stress levels, keeping living costs manageable for owners and tenants alike.
Drive
89.4%
Public Transport
2.5%
Walk / Cycle
2.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.08%/yr
(+220 people/yr)
EstablishedNewport is classed as an established suburb growing at 1.08% a year, roughly 220 people, with population up 16.0% over the decade. Overseas migration is the engine, adding a net 260 residents annually, while internal migration subtracts 78, so the growth depends on new arrivals rather than locals trading in. Medium forecasts lift the wider area from 20,360 in 2026 to 21,459 by 2031, steady trend continuation rather than a boom. The gentrification reading is not gentrifying, scoring 17, because the suburb already sits at SEIFA decile 7 with limited room to climb, even as rent rose 42.4% and real incomes 32.3% over the decade. Affordability improving from 42.4% to 37.1% of income reinforces a stable, family-driven trajectory rather than rapid displacement.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+260
Net Internal / yr
-78
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +21% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +260/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Newport compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newport a good suburb to live in?
Newport scores SEIFA decile 7 across all four indexes, an upper-middle advantage tier, with household income in the 91.1st percentile at $2,418 a week. It suits families: 93.9% of homes are separate houses and 77.6% have four or more bedrooms. Mortgage-to-income sits at a comfortable 23.6%, below stress levels.
What is the median house price in Newport?
The median house price is $676,000, moderate for a high-income suburb where household income reaches the 91.1st percentile. Weekly rent averages $530 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,470, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.6%, well below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Newport?
No schools are recorded inside the 4.04 km2 Newport boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The resident base is well educated, with university qualifications at 32.6%, which is 2.5 points above the national figure.
Is Newport safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Newport in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores SEIFA decile 7 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, an upper-middle tier, and only 4.4% of its 5,964 residents need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage area.
Is Newport good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $530 against the $676,000 median gives a gross yield near 4.1%, healthier than premium suburbs, but renters are only 23.7% of households and vacancy is 7.6%. Net overseas migration of 260 a year supports demand, so returns lean on growth and family tenants more than density.
How is Newport's population changing?
Population is growing 1.08% a year, about 220 people, and rose 16.0% over the decade. Overseas migration drives it, adding a net 260 residents annually while internal migration removes 78. The profile is gently aging, with the working-age share down 0.9 points and seniors up 0.5 points over 10 years.
How much development is happening in Newport?
There were 49 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, modest supply for a suburb of 5,964 residents. Recent samples include residential material change of use and tidal pontoon works, consistent with an established, low-density area growing at just 1.08% a year.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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