Newport
VIC 3015 · Hobsons Bay
13,658 (2021) → 14,626 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Newport is a moderate growth suburb in Hobsons Bay, VIC 3015, about 8km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.28M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is right by the coast. Newport has an overall score of 88/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 83/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.75%), New Zealand (2.44%), India (1.07%), Greece (1.05%), Lebanon (0.99%)
Top languages: Arabic (2.39%), Greek (2.39%), Italian (1.46%), Macedon (1.25%), Spanish (0.92%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1068 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Newport Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1122
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1117
- Newport Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1099
- Bayside P-12 College-Paisley CampusCombined · Government
- Westbourne Grammar School - Williamstown CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Spotswood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1109
- Bayside P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1005
- St Margaret Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1109
- Williamstown North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1135
- Williamstown High School-Bayview CampusSecondary · Government · 2.4km
- Williamstown High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1108
- Wembley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1116
- St Leo the Great Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1107
- Altona North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 990
- Williamstown Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1119
- Yarraville Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1008
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1121
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Newport
Is Newport safe?
Newport has a residential safety score of 83/100, 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 5,213 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Newport?
In Newport, the .
How far is Newport from Melbourne CBD?
Newport is about 8.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 24 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Newport?
Newport has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1113 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Newport?
Newport has a transport score of 99/100 and 57 bus stops.