Newport - Bilgola

Newport - Bilgola is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Newport - Bilgola's population is around 13,918 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 237 people (1.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,681 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,846 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 58 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,399 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Newport - Bilgola's 1.7% growth since the census positions it within 0.3 percentage points of the SA3 area (2.0%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 68.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, lower quartile growth of statistical areas across the nation is anticipated, with the area expected to grow by 94 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 0.2% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Newport - Bilgola, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Newport - Bilgola has experienced around 32 dwellings receiving development approval annually, totalling 164 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 7 approvals have been recorded. Given population has fallen over the past period, development activity has been adequate in relative terms, a positive for buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $674,000, demonstrating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Additionally, $841,000 in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating the area's residential nature.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Newport - Bilgola shows 19.0% lower construction activity (per person) and places among the 31st percentile of areas assessed nationally, meaning somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established properties. This activity is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. New building activity shows 54.0% standalone homes and 46.0% medium and high-density housing, featuring an increasing blend of attached housing types offering choices across price ranges, from spacious family homes to more accessible compact options. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 73.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. At around 564 people per approval, Newport - Bilgola shows a mature, established area.

Population forecasts indicate Newport - Bilgola will gain 22 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Newport - Bilgola has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 14 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include IPM Ocean Road Newport Development, Kenza Newport, The Moorings Newport, and Newport Surf Life Saving Club Alterations and Additions, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.7%, Newport - Bilgola has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally

Newport - Bilgola features a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector a particular standout in terms of representation, and an unemployment rate of only 3.7%. As of December 2025, 7,832 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.5% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Based on Census responses, a high 48.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are professional & technical, construction, and health care & social assistance. The area shows particularly strong specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. On the other hand, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented, with only 2.6% of Newport - Bilgola's workforce compared to 5.3% in Greater Sydney. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw the labour force decrease by 0.2% alongside a 1.2% employment decline, causing unemployment to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Newport - Bilgola. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Newport - Bilgola's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The Newport - Bilgola SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $61,370 and an average of $111,628 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is exceptionally high nationally, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $66,807 (median) and $121,518 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Newport - Bilgola, between the 86th and 92nd percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals the $4000+ bracket dominates with 32.4% of residents (4,509 people), contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. Newport - Bilgola demonstrates considerable affluence with 44.5% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 15.2% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 92nd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Newport - Bilgola is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Newport - Bilgola, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 73.0% houses and 26.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Newport - Bilgola was well beyond that of Sydney metro, at 41.5%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (39.1%) or rented (19.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Sydney metro average at $3,033, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $628, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Newport - Bilgola's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Newport - Bilgola features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households dominate at 78.1% of all households, comprising 37.2% couples with children, 31.7% couples without children, and 8.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 21.9%, with lone person households at 19.9% and group households comprising 2.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people matches the Greater Sydney average.

Educational achievement in Newport - Bilgola places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

The area's educational profile stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (39.7% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and that of NSW (32.2%), reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 27.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 33.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (14.5%) and certificates (18.6%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.8% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 68 active transport stops operating within Newport - Bilgola, comprising a mix of ferry and buses. These stops are serviced by 36 individual routes, collectively providing 1,912 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 218 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 89%, with 4% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 48.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 273 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 28 weekly trips per individual stop.

Newport - Bilgola's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Newport - Bilgola, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 76% of the total population (10,591 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.6% and 6.3% of residents, respectively, while 73.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 23.8% of residents aged 65 and over (3,313 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Newport - Bilgola records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Newport - Bilgola was found to be roughly in line with the wider region's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 75.6% of its population born in Australia, 91.0% being citizens, and 92.9% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Newport - Bilgola is Christianity, which makes up 48.0% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.4% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Newport - Bilgola are English, comprising 33.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian, comprising 23.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%, and Irish, comprising 9.8% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: French is notably overrepresented at 0.9% of Newport - Bilgola (vs 0.5% regionally), South Australian at 0.9% (vs 0.5%) and Scottish at 9.3% (vs 4.8%).

Newport - Bilgola hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The 46-year median age in Newport - Bilgola is notably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and similarly well above the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 55 - 64 cohort is notably over-represented (16.5% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (7.0%). This 55 - 64 concentration is well above the national 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 11.8% to 13.9% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 6.7% to 8.5%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 12.4% to 10.8% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 8.5% to 7.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Newport - Bilgola. The 85+ age cohort is projected to surge dramatically, expanding by 381 people (110%) from 346 to 728. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 96% of projected growth. Conversely, the 55 to 64 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.