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VIC · Hobsons Bay Council

Newport (Vic.), VIC, 3015

Current weather

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78% humidity · 26.3 km/h wind · 15.7° / 12.5° today · 4.3 mm rain

Desirability score

67/100

288th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Newport (Vic.) is a mid-sized suburb in the Hobsons Bay area, home to around 13,658 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 825 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-10%), roughly 60.4 offences per 1,000 residents, 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 4 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

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)
279 / 1,231 / 393

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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
825
Against the person
98
Against property
558
Rate per 1,000 residents
60.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 139 residents
State safety percentile
55.3th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-10.1%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

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

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,116
  • Australian Islamic Centre CollegePrimary
  • Newport Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Newport Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

81 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

Roadworks & transport

4 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 – 31 Dec 2026
  • Maddox Road - Newport - Railway Parade RoadworksRailway Parade - Newport15 Jun 2026 – 01 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 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 verandahs
    55 AGG ST NEWPORT 3015Withdrawn
  • Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including partial demolition of the existing dwelling
    63 PEEL ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two single storey dwellings
    26 MADDOX RD NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    60 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 deck
    42 PEEL ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    84 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 garage
    55 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 demolition
    8 JUNCTION STREET NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations to existing dwelling with associated demolition
    1 RUPERT ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to southern boundary garage wall as per previous application
    8 CROKER ST NEWPORT 3015Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works - five dwellings
    10 CROKER ST NEWPORT 3015In progress
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    60 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 works
    17 CROKER ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three double storey dwellings
    20 MIRLS ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 Lot Subdivision
    34 CHARLOTTE ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 Lot Subdivision
    35 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 requirement
    10 MCROBERT ST NEWPORT 3015Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Two lot subdivision
    3 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 requirement
    10 MCROBERT ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a verandah
    10 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 requiremtn
    18 WILKINS ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 3 Lot Subdivision
    42 ROSSHIRE RD NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings
    76 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 works
    69 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 demolition
    20 NORTH RD NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two storey addition to rear of existing dwelling with associated demolition
    3 RIVER ST NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    20 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 windows
    59 ALMA TCE NEWPORT 3015Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a single storey dwelling
    5 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) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

162 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • SeagullAdult Gaming Centre
  • Malt and Vine Bottle ShopAlcohol

    13 Hall Street, Newport

  • cash zoneATM
  • Sammy's BakehouseBakery

    Unit 1 22 Mason Street, Newport

  • Nstyle NailsBeauty salon

    Unit 3 22 Mason Street, Newport

  • Bench (14)
  • Bicycle Parking (14)
  • ParkiteerBicycle Parking
  • Bird Hide
  • Newport InterchangeBus Station

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

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
13
Emergency department
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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

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

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • FORMER NEWPORT RAILWAY WORKSHOPSNH1000
  • HEAVY HARRY LOCOMOTIVEYH2163

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

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 · Period: current · Updated on site

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 · Period: current · Updated on site

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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
67.0/100
National rank
288th in Australia
State rank
90th in VIC
Peer rank
#35 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#64 among Metro Melbourne 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

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime49
  • B22 Graffiticrime47
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theftcrime52
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime186
  • B49 Other Theftcrime76
  • Eden Academy NewportchildcareMelbourne Roadkindergarten
  • Home Road Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Newport Lakes Childcare and Early Learningchildcarekindergarten
  • FORMER NEWPORT RAILWAY WORKSHOPSheritageNH1000
  • HEAVY HARRY LOCOMOTIVEheritageYH2163

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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