SuburbCheck

Newport

NSW 2106 · Northern Beaches

9,659 (2021) → 9,817 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Northern Beaches local government area (est. 271,738 residents)

67
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

9,659
Population
$2.90M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
34
Transport score

Newport is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2106, about 26km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.90M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 34/100, and is right by the coast. Newport has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

26.1 km
To Sydney CBD
600 m
To coast
$1,597/wk
Median rent (house)
14.7 km
To nearest station

Demographics

9,659
Population
46
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Northern Beaches LGA population (est. 2025)271,738
Median household income (weekly)$2,479
vs NSW median+34.0%
Bachelor degree or higher49.1%
Born in Australia74.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,271 / 974 / 274

Top countries of birth: England (7.85%), New Zealand (1.75%), South Africa (1.35%), USA (1.05%), Germany (0.79%)

Top languages: Spanish (0.86%), German (0.84%), Portuguese (0.51%), Italian (0.43%), French (0.41%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.90M-0.8%
Median house (2025)
$1.28M+25.9%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,597 / $825 wk
Rental yield (house)2.9%
Days on market (house)46 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

6
Break & enter dwelling62/100k
7
Steal from dwelling72/100k
1
Motor vehicle theft10/100k
16
Domestic assault166/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
15
Non-domestic assault155/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 271 (all categories, latest year)2,806 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

83

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

29
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1095 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Newport Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1094

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Bilgola Plateau Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1111
  • Pittwater High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1073
  • St Luke's Grammar School, Bayview CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.8km
  • Avalon Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1101
  • Aspect Vern Barnett School, Mona ValePrimary · Independent · 2.4km
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1103
  • Mona Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1086
  • Maria Regina Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1100
  • Barrenjoey Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 1106
  • Barrenjoey High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1088
  • Mater Maria Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1086
  • Narrabeen North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1076

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

34
35Bus
CBD commute (est.)90 min (bus)
Nearest train stationHawkesbury River (14.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.5°C
Summer max
16.5°C
Winter max
1,300mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

101 in suburbSupermarkets
3122 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3317 in suburbParks
71 in suburbPlaygrounds
8212 in suburbPools
131 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
10 in suburbGPs
92 in suburbPharmacies
41 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
8210 in suburbSports fields
2Vets
Nearest beachNewport Beach (790 m)
Nearest hospitalNorthern Beaches Hospital (13.0 km)
Nearest vet1.1 km
Nearest airportSydney (34.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

47

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

13
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
4
Public pools
82
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

44

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

33
Parks
10
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
3
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

39

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
3
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
7
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

53

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

2
Pubs & Hotels
1
Bars
3
Clubs RSL/Leagues
20
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.62

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

4

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

2
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.31

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.41%
Projected population 20419,927
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Northern Beaches

Bilgola Plateau$2.50M45transportBilgola BeachData not available34transportClareville$2.39M46transportMona Vale$2.50M50transportBayview$2.50M33transportScotland IslandData not available0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Newport

Is Newport safe?

Newport has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,806 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Newport?

In Newport, the median house price is $2.90M and the median unit price is $1.28M. Median weekly house rent is $1,597.

How far is Newport from Sydney CBD?

Newport is about 26.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 90 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Newport?

Newport has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1094 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Newport?

Newport has a transport score of 34/100 and 35 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.