Newport
Newport’s most distinctive feature is its affluent mortgage-belt profile: household income sits at the 94.4th percentile, while 53.0% of residents hold a university qualification, 22.9 percentage points above the national figure. The suburb has 13,658 residents, a median age of 38, and 50.6% work from home. Compared with nearby Williamstown and Spotswood, Newport suits buyers seeking established homes, local schools and a strong professional base, while its aging trajectory and 5.9% senior-share increase point to changing demand.
Population
13,658
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,657/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
45
Median House
$1.3M
October to December 2025
Separate houses make up 66.8% of stock and semi-detached homes 24.9%, so family-style housing is more common than the 7.9% apartment share. Three-bedroom homes account for 50.2%, above 4-plus homes at 23.7%, because the suburb is oriented to established households.
For Buyers
Separate houses make up 66.8% of stock and semi-detached homes 24.9%, so family-style housing is more common than the 7.9% apartment share. Three-bedroom homes account for 50.2%, above 4-plus homes at 23.7%, because the suburb is oriented to established households.
For Investors
Newport gives investors a mature, high-value market rather than a low-cost entry point. Weekly rent is $471, the renting share is 28.8% and vacancy is 8.0%, so returns depend on the exact property and tenant segment. Development activity is notable at 40 applications over 12 months, which may add supply through subdivisions and new dwellings. Prices are 93.2% above the 2013 median, with a 3.5% CAGR over 19 years, while the annual growth trend is 2.37% and is driven by internal migration. That growth outlook is above the long-run price base, but investors should stress-test vacancy and maintenance costs.
Development Activity
Total DAs
59
Last 12 Months
45
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+542.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
$2.4M
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Newport
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Australian Islamic Centre College
Newport Gardens Primary School
Newport Lakes Primary School
Sacred Heart School
Demographics
Newport has a median age of 38, 2.0 years below the national comparison, yet its trajectory is aging as the senior share has risen 5.9%. University attainment is 53.0%, 22.9 percentage points above national, helping explain the concentration of professionals and managers. Overseas-born residents make up 23.9%, 2.3 points above national. English ancestry counts 4,621, followed by Irish at 1,926 and Scottish at 1,510; no religion is recorded by 6,589 people. Household size is 2.6, 0.1 above national, while 77.1% stayed at the same address, higher than the 22.9% turnover rate. Compared with Williamstown and Yarraville, Newport points to established, educated households with moderate churn.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
66.8%
Houses
24.9%
Townhouse
7.9%
Apartment
Tenure
The latest median is only 0.2% below that peak, while the longer-term CAGR is 3.5% across 19 years. Tenure is split between 28.6% owning outright, 41.5% with a mortgage and 28.8% renting, so owner-occupation is more common than renting. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 50.2%, compared with 23.7% for 4-plus bedrooms and 22.6% for two-bedroom homes. This established stock supports family demand but keeps entry prices above the earlier market base.
Mortgage / mo
$2,507
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (year ending Sep 2025), Homes Victoria bond data (year-ending median). Census 2021 median: $471.
$620
Bond data year ending Sep 2025 · houses $700 · units $575
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$1,241
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.0%
Unoccupied
431
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
52.6%
Couples with children
32.7%
Couples, no children
13.3%
Single parent
3,774
Total families
Economy & Employment
Newport’s economy is led by Professional/Tech at 14.6% and 829 workers, followed by Healthcare at 13.3% and 755, Education at 12.2% and 693, Public Admin at 9.2% and 526, and Construction at 8.8% and 500. Professionals number 2,525 and managers 1,510, which helps explain household income at the 94.4th percentile. Participation is 72.1%, full-time employment 64.8% and unemployment 4.1%, supporting spending power. SEIFA places Newport in decile 9 for IEO, IRSD and IRSAD, with IER at decile 8, below the other three and indicating strong but not uniform economic resources.
Unemployment
4.1%
Labour Force
7,695
Unemployed
315
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.8%
Part-time
29.0%
Participation
72.1%
Employed
7,380
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
53.0%
Postgraduate
14.7%
Born Overseas
23.9%
Dwellings
4,953
Transport to Work
Newport’s practical appeal comes from local services and a high work-from-home share of 50.6%. Four primary schools operate across government, Catholic and independent sectors, giving families 2 government, 1 Catholic and 1 independent option; exact enrolment zones still matter. Commuting is mixed: 40.5% drive, 4.0% use public transport and 2.5% walk or cycle, so car access remains more common than active or public transport in journey data. Crime totals 698 offences, or 51.1 per 1,000 residents, with property and deception offences at 494 compared with 82 crimes against the person. IRSAD is in decile 9 and household income ranks at the 94.4th percentile, above national benchmarks, supporting strong household resources.
Drive
40.5%
Public Transport
4.0%
Walk / Cycle
2.5%
Work from Home
50.6%
Population Forecast
+2.37%/yr
(+431 people/yr)
EstablishedNewport’s annual growth trend is 2.37%, driven primarily by internal migration. Across the wider area, population change is 36.1% over 10 years. The shift trajectory is Aging: senior share is up 5.9%, higher than the young-share movement of -0.6%, while the working share is down 3.7%. These changes should increase demand for established, lower-maintenance homes. Gentrification is scored 59 and classified Active, compared with a shift indicator of 34 at the Early signs stage. Together, these signals suggest continuing change because incoming households are adding momentum while the existing age profile is getting older.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+148
Net Internal / yr
+538
Gentrification Signal
Active
Population +56% since 2011, Net internal migration +538/yr, Accelerating: 6% → 47%
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
698
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
51.1
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
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
What schools are in Newport?
Newport has 4 primary schools: Sacred Heart School, Newport Gardens Primary School, Newport Lakes Primary School and Australian Islamic Centre College. The mix is 2 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 1 independent school. Check the exact enrolment zone and current availability before applying.
Is Newport safe?
Newport recorded 698 offences, equal to 51.1 offences per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences were the largest category at 494, compared with 82 crimes against the person. Treat this as a suburb-wide indicator and check recent local patterns before choosing a street.
How is Newport's population changing?
Newport has 13,658 residents today. The wider area records 36.1% population change over 10 years, with an annual growth trend of 2.37% driven by internal migration. The trajectory is Aging: senior share is up 5.9%, while working share is down 3.7%, so future demand may tilt toward established, lower-maintenance housing.
What development is occurring in Newport?
Development activity is material, with 40 applications in the past 12 months. Recent examples include 2-lot subdivision proposals and adjoining dwellings under construction. That may gradually add housing choice, but buyers and investors should confirm approval status, completion timing and the effect on the immediate street.
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), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), 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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