NSW · Northern Beaches Council
Newport, 2106
Current weather
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58% humidity · 14.3 km/h wind · 22.1° / 14° today · 3.6 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Coastal
- 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. Sea and sand are the main draw, with neighbouring coastal communities easy to explore on a free afternoon. Sea breezes and coastal air are part of everyday life, especially on warmer evenings.
Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Food and coffee are a real part of local identity, with plenty of places to meet and linger. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and schools and education sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar coastal suburbs.
Population
- 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)
- 184 / 274 / 974
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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
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 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
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 271
- Against the person
- 70
- Against property
- 139
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 28.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 138 residents
- State safety percentile
- 6.1th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +23%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
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 statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,093
- Newport Public SchoolPrimary
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 · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksBarrenjoey Road, Neptune Road05 Jul 2026 – 13 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
646 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)1 SUNCREST AVENUE NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation77 MYOLA ROAD NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation47 BUNGAN HEAD ROAD NEWPORT 2106Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 OCEAN AVENUE NEWPORT 2106Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure96 BUNGAN HEAD ROAD NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure69 IRRUBEL ROAD NEWPORT 2106Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Marina; Food and drink premise46 PRINCE ALFRED PARADE NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
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 pool31 WALWORTH AVENUE NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space17 NOOAL STREET NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Fences; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool42 NEPTUNE ROAD NEWPORT 2106Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure134A IRRUBEL ROAD NEWPORT 2106Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure26 TREVOR ROAD NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure56 SEAVIEW AVENUE NEWPORT 2106Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure34 PRINCE ALFRED PARADE NEWPORT 2106Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies38 PRINCE ALFRED PARADE NEWPORT 2106Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure29 HILLSIDE ROAD NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
- Attached dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 PRINCE ALFRED PARADE NEWPORT 2106Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation20 MYOLA ROAD NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty1 PANIMA PLACE NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation62 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; Stairway35 prince alfred parade newport 2106Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure240 BARRENJOEY ROAD NEWPORT 2106Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 ROSS STREET NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure138 PRINCE ALFRED PARADE NEWPORT 2106Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation5 MYOLA ROAD NEWPORT 2106Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure75 CHERYL CRESCENT NEWPORT 2106Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Access ramp; Supporting Development136 CRESCENT ROAD NEWPORT 2106Determined
- Subdivision51 IRRUBEL ROAD NEWPORT 2106Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool149 CRESCENT ROAD NEWPORT 2106Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure163 WALLUMATTA ROAD NEWPORT 2106Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Residential Accommodation14 HERBERT AVENUE NEWPORT 2106Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation118 IRRUBEL ROAD NEWPORT 2106Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24 WALLUMATTA ROAD NEWPORT 2106Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation6 YACHTVIEW AVENUE NEWPORT 2106Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 BUNGAN HEAD ROAD NEWPORT 2106Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure82 WALLUMATTA ROAD NEWPORT 2106Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 NOOAL STREET NEWPORT 2106Deferred Commencement
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure107 GRANDVIEW DRIVE NEWPORT 2106Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation40 BUNGAN HEAD ROAD NEWPORT 2106Deferred Commencement
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation40 BUNGAN HEAD ROAD NEWPORT 2106Deferred Commencement
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
111 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BWSAlcohol
- The NewportBar
- Bbq
- Bench (9)
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Barrenjoey Rd after Beaconsfield StBus stop
- Barrenjoey Rd after Bramley AvBus stop
- Barrenjoey Rd after Phillip RdBus stop
- Barrenjoey Rd after Queens PdeBus stop
- Barrenjoey Rd after The SerpentineBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Newport Pharmacypharmacy
- Your community pharmacypharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Bardo Roadkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
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 overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 71.2/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 3% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 150th in Australia
- State rank
- 60th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #5 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #15 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 4 Pines Public House Newportamenities313 Barrenjoey Road, Newportrestaurant
- BWSamenitiesalcohol
- Bardo Roadamenitieskindergarten
- Barrenjoey Rd after Beaconsfield Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Barrenjoey Rd after Bramley Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Barrenjoey Rd after Phillip Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Barrenjoey Rd after Queens Pdeamenitiesbus_stop
- Barrenjoey Rd after The Serpentineamenitiesbus_stop
- Barrenjoey Rd after Trevor Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Barrenjoey Rd at Neptune Rdamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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