Newport NSW 2106

Suburb

Suburb Summary

Newport is a beachfront Northern Beaches suburb in Sydney’s north, governed by Northern Beaches Council. It spans about 3.81 sq km and had 9,301 residents, with a median age of 43. The area is defined by a beach-and-village lifestyle, coastal setting and 34.27% tree canopy. Housing is dominated by separate houses, with apartments also present. Retail, walkability and culture are rated solidly, bus services are plentiful, and typical CBD travel is about 75 minutes by public transport or 50 minutes by car. Family incomes are generally above average. Major centres serving Newport include Pittwater Place in Mona Vale and Westfield Warringah Mall.

PART 1
Geographic Profile

Property Type Mix

The mix of houses and apartments that make up the Newport NSW 2106 property market, and the sale price range each achieved over the past 12 months.

Houses vs Apartments
62.1%
23.1%
14.8%
Houses (62.1%)
Apartments (23.1%)
Townhouses/Villas/Unclassified (14.8%)
House Price Range$27k–$17.5MPast 12 months
Apartment Price Range$472k–$2.8MPast 12 months

Major Road Frontage & Noise

How close Newport NSW 2106 properties sit to major roads or rail, and how much traffic noise that brings compared to properties set back from them.

Road & rail proximity
8.4%
11.9%
79.7%
On a major road (8.4%)
Near a major road
Away from major road or rail
Major Roads in Newport
BARRENJOEY RD8.4% of suburb properties

Public Transport

Train, metro, light rail, ferry and B-Line services accessible from Newport NSW 2106.

Services in Newport NSW 2106
Mona Vale
Cowan
Hawkesbury River

Schools

Primary and secondary school catchments serving Newport NSW 2106, with star ratings and the share of suburb dwellings each catchment covers.

Primary School
Newport Public School
Good level96.2% of suburb properties in catchment
Primary School
Bilgola Plateau Public School
Good level3.8% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
Pittwater High School
Good level70.8% of suburb properties in catchment
Secondary School
Barrenjoey High School
Good level29.2% of suburb properties in catchment
PART 2
Houses

"Houses" in this report includes detached houses, duplexes, and terraces.

Land Topography

How house lots across Newport NSW 2106 sit relative to street level — topography that affects drainage, flood risk, privacy, and build cost.

High-side vs low-side lots
High-sideFlatLow-side
39.1%
19.1%
41.8%
High-side (1m above)
Flat
Low-side (1m below)

Risks & Overlays

See which key planning overlays and environmental risks affect this suburb before you buy.

Heritage
0.3%
Of houses affected
Bushfire
10.8%
Of houses affected
Flood
20%
Of houses affected
High voltage power line
0%
Of houses affected

Train Station Proximity

The share of Newport NSW 2106 houses within easy walking distance (1.2km) of a train station.

Houses within 1.2km of train station0%Of all houses

Median Price Trend - Houses

The 20-year trend in median house sale prices across Newport NSW 2106, tracked separately from apartments.

Newport House Median
$1.3M$2.5M$3.8M$5M$365k · 1996$410k · 1997$483k · 1998$530k · 1999$565k · 2000$653k · 2001$732k · 2002$880k · 2003$900k · 2004$949k · 2005$918k · 2006$968k · 2007$990k · 2008$958k · 2009$1M · 2010$1.1M · 2011$983k · 2012$1.1M · 2013$1.3M · 2014$1.5M · 2015$1.7M · 2016$2M · 2017$1.8M · 2018$1.7M · 2019$2.1M · 2020$3.1M · 2021$3.1M · 2022$2.7M · 2023$2.7M · 2024$2.9M · 2025$3.3M · 202619962003201120182026

Land & Property Feature Metrics

Typical land characteristics and common property features across Newport NSW 2106.

Median land value$1.7MOf houses affected
Median lot frontage15.2mOf houses affected
Median land size709m²Of houses affected
Houses with a pool10.5%Of houses affected

Pocket Price Distribution

How property prices vary across the different pockets of Newport NSW 2106, and how each pocket compares.

Median house price$3.2MDerived from sales
House sales65Past 12 months
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PART 3
Apartments

Median Price Trend - Apartments

The 20-year trend in median apartment sale prices across Newport NSW 2106, tracked separately from houses.

Newport Apartment Median
$500k$1M$1.5M$2M$180k · 1996$209k · 1997$259k · 1998$265k · 1999$284k · 2000$329k · 2001$415k · 2002$420k · 2003$410k · 2004$386k · 2005$400k · 2006$441k · 2007$389k · 2008$443k · 2009$485k · 2010$493k · 2011$461k · 2012$513k · 2013$590k · 2014$683k · 2015$716k · 2016$820k · 2017$772k · 2018$781k · 2019$830k · 2020$1.1M · 2021$1M · 2022$1.1M · 2023$976k · 2024$1.2M · 2025$1.2M · 202619962003201120182026

Apartment Projects

Where apartment projects are concentrated across Newport NSW 2106, with project-level sales context.

Median apartment price$1.2MDerived from sales
Apartment sales48Past 12 months

Median Rent

The median weekly rent for apartments in Newport NSW 2106.

Median apartment rent$763Per week

Largest Apartment Projects

The largest apartment projects in Newport NSW 2106, ranked by number of lots.

1
57 QUEENS PDE, NEWPORT NSW 2106Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
2
267 BARRENJOEY RD, NEWPORT NSW 2106Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
3
326 BARRENJOEY RD, NEWPORT NSW 2106Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
4
3 SEAVIEW AVE, NEWPORT NSW 2106Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
5
31 GLADSTONE ST, NEWPORT NSW 2106Small-Medium project (20-50 lots)
PART 4
Community Profile

Top 3 Occupations

The most common occupations among Newport NSW 2106 residents.

Professionals30%
Managers20%
Technicians and Trades Workers10%

Key Demographics & Tenure

Median age, household income, and the renter-versus-owner split that shape the Newport NSW 2106 community.

Median age46Years
Median income$3,054Household / week
Renters vs owner-occupiers
RentersOwner-occupiers
20%
80%
Renters
Owner-occupiers

Household Composition

How households are made up across Newport NSW 2106 — from families with children to couples and single-person homes.

Household type
Married with children57%
Married without children41.9%
Other0.9%

Top 5 Birth Countries

The leading countries of birth among Newport NSW 2106 residents, reflecting the suburb's cultural diversity.

Country of birth
Australia74.3%
England7.2%
New_Zealand2.1%
South_Africa1.3%
China0.4%

Religion

The most common religious affiliations reported by Newport NSW 2106 residents.

Top 3 religious affiliations
Christianity53.6%
No Religion6.7%
Buddhism1.1%

Crime in Newport NSW 2106

How safe is Newport NSW 2106? A local safety rating based on recorded crime rates in the area.

Suburb safety rating
The suburb safety rating is calculated by knest.ai based on crime statistics in NSW by BOCSAR.

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Living in Newport NSW 2106: Suburb Profile & FAQs

Common questions about living in and buying property in Newport NSW 2106 — lifestyle, transport, schools, and the housing market.

Note: Data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census data and knest.ai internal statistical data.

Is Newport NSW 2106 a good suburb for families?

Newport NSW 2106 is a solid suburb for families, especially for buyers who value space, beach access and a more established Northern Beaches setting. The family picture is supported by a fairly strong child population, with 5.5% of residents aged 0 to 4 and 13.7% aged 5 to 14, plus an average household size of 2.7, which points to many family households. Housing also leans toward family living, with 59% separate houses and only 25% apartments, so Newport still offers a meaningful house-based market rather than feeling dominated by higher-density stock. Safety rates 4 out of 5, which is reassuring for buyers thinking about everyday livability and schools. The main qualification is schooling: the primary school rating is very strong at 5 out of 5, but the secondary rating is not clearly established here, so buyers with older children may want to look more closely at specific school pathways. Overall, Newport is a good suburb for families, but it comes with premium-coastal budget pressure.

What is it like to live in Newport NSW 2106?

Living in Newport NSW 2106 feels coastal, established and pleasantly village-like rather than intensely urban. The suburb character is described as a beach and village lifestyle, and that fits the broader data well: Newport sits in the Northern Beaches, has beachfront access, 34.27% canopy cover, retail at 4 out of 5, culture at 4 out of 5, and safety at 4 out of 5. In practical terms, that usually means buyers get a lifestyle suburb with everyday amenity, a recognisable local centre and a strong outdoors focus rather than a purely residential dormitory area. Walkability is a more moderate 3 out of 5, so living in Newport is not quite a walk-everywhere inner-city experience. That is the trade-off. You get coastal character, lifestyle appeal and a more relaxed rhythm, but some errands and many commuting patterns will still feel easier with a car. For buyers who want beachside Sydney without giving up basic convenience, Newport has a strong lifestyle case.

Is Newport NSW 2106 well connected for commuting?

Newport NSW 2106 is less convenient for commuting than train-based Sydney suburbs, although it is not cut off. The transport picture is straightforward: there is no train, no metro and no light rail in Newport, but bus coverage is strong, rated as many rather than limited. Average travel time to the Sydney CBD is about 75 minutes by public transport and 50 minutes by car, which makes Newport workable for some commuters but not especially efficient by Sydney standards. For buyers asking about public transport, this is a bus-reliant suburb rather than a train access suburb, and that matters if you commute daily. The upside is that many buyers accept this because Newport offers a beachfront Northern Beaches lifestyle that is hard to replicate closer in. The trade-off is clear: if your priority is a shorter CBD commute or multiple transport modes, Newport may feel restrictive, but if lifestyle matters more than weekday speed, it can still make sense.

Who does Newport NSW 2106 suit best?

Newport NSW 2106 suits affluent lifestyle buyers, established families and professionals who want a beachside Northern Beaches setting with a strong house market. The suburb’s resident profile points that way: 45.66% of locals are managers and professionals, the top occupations are professionals at 26.88% and managers at 18.78%, median weekly personal income is $901, median family income is $2,440, and the median age is 43. Housing is also telling, with 59% separate houses, 25% apartments and a relatively low rental share of 21.68%, which suggests a more owner-held and settled feel than many higher-turnover suburbs. In buyer terms, Newport is well suited to households looking for long-term lifestyle appeal rather than pure convenience. It may suit downsizers and apartment buyers too, but it is less naturally aligned with budget-first buyers or people who want dense urban living, late-night city energy or rail-based commuting. Newport tends to appeal most to buyers who want lifestyle and stability over speed and intensity.

What are the pros and cons of living in Newport NSW 2106?

The main trade-off in Newport NSW 2106 is that you are buying into a strong coastal lifestyle, but giving up some commuting ease and urban convenience in return. What Newport does well is clear: beachfront access, a village-style character, good retail and cultural scores at 4 out of 5, safety at 4 out of 5, and solid tree cover at 34.27% all support its lifestyle appeal. The housing mix also helps, with 59% separate houses, so buyers looking for a more family-oriented beachside suburb still have a decent house presence here. The compromises are equally real. Walkability is only 3 out of 5, there is no train, metro, light rail or ferry, and CBD travel times are longer than many buyers would want for a five-day office routine. That matters most to frequent commuters and buyers who want highly connected city-fringe convenience. For the right buyer, though, those disadvantages are exactly the exchange made for Newport’s coastal setting and more relaxed day-to-day feel.

What are property prices like in Newport NSW 2106?

Property prices in Newport NSW 2106 are expensive to premium by normal Sydney buyer expectations, especially for houses. In the most recent six-month sales sample, houses had a median price of $2.5 million from 12 sales, with the middle market broadly running from about $2.0 million at the 25th percentile to $3.31 million at the 75th percentile. Apartments were more accessible but still not cheap, with a median price of $1.175 million from 13 sales, and a 25th to 75th percentile range of roughly $920,000 to $2.0 million. For buyers researching house prices in Newport, that points to a market where detached homes carry a meaningful coastal-family premium. Apartment buyers get a lower entry point, but they are still paying for Newport’s beachside lifestyle and Northern Beaches position. The trade-off is straightforward: buyers are generally paying more for location and lifestyle, though some may see value in apartments if they want Newport access without stretching to house-level budgets.