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

Newport-Bilgola's population is approximately 13,928 as of May 2026. From the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,681, this reflects an increase of 247 people (1.8%). This growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 13,928 in June 2025 and an additional 68 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 2,401 persons per square kilometer, placing Newport-Bilgola in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The area's 1.8% growth since the census is within 0.7 percentage points of the SA3 area (2.5%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 77.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 111 persons based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 0.8% over the 16-year period.

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 seen approximately 32 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years ending June 2021, totalling 164 homes. As of June 2026, nine approvals have been recorded. Despite a population decline during this period, development activity has been relatively adequate, which could be beneficial for buyers. The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $674,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

In the current financial year ending June 2026, $841,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, highlighting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Newport Bilgola shows 19.0% lower construction activity per person and ranks among the 31st percentile of areas assessed nationally, suggesting limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established properties. This lower activity reflects market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity comprises 54.0% standalone homes and 46.0% medium to high-density housing, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to compact options. This shift marks a departure from the current 73.0% houses pattern, indicating diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and affordability needs.

With approximately 564 people per approval, Newport Bilgola is considered a mature, established area. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 111 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, 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 47thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects that could impact this region. Notable projects include IPM Ocean Road Newport Development, Kenza Newport, The Moorings Newport, and Newport Surf Life Saving Club Alterations and Additions. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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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 has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 3.7%. As of December 2025, 7832 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, 0.5% below Greater Sydney's rate.

Workforce participation matches Greater Sydney at 68.8%. Home workership is high at 48.7%, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include professional & technical services, construction, and health care & social assistance. Construction shows strong specialisation with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented at 2.6% compared to Greater Sydney's 5.3%. Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, labour force decreased by 0.2%, employment declined by 1.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.2% and labour force by 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Newport Bilgola's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The Newport - Bilgola SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $61,370 and an average income of $111,628 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is notably high compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, current estimates suggest a median income of approximately $67,703 and an average income of $123,148 as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census figures, incomes in Newport - Bilgola rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 92nd percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income analysis shows that the $4000+ bracket dominates with 32.4% of residents (4,512 people), contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. Newport - Bilgola exhibits significant affluence with 44.5% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 15.2% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 92nd percentile nationally. 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

In Newport - Bilgola, as per the latest Census evaluation, 73.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 26.9% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan areas, where 55.9% of dwellings are houses and 44.1% are other types. Home ownership in Newport - Bilgola stood at 41.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.1% and rented ones at 19.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,033, exceeding Sydney's average of $2,427. Weekly rent median was $628, compared to Sydney's $470. Nationally, Newport - Bilgola's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 78.1 percent of all households, including 37.2 percent couples with children, 31.7 percent couples without children, and 8.5 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.9 percent, with lone person households at 19.9 percent and group households comprising 2.0 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, which aligns with 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 is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 39.7% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and NSW's rate of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 27.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational credentials are held by 33.1% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 14.5% and certificates at 18.6%.

Educational participation is 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

Newport-Bilgola has 68 active public transport stops offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These are served by 36 routes, providing 1,912 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents located an average of 218 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily, primarily using cars (89%). Walking accounts for 4% of journeys. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

In 2021 Census data, 48.7% of residents worked from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averaged 273 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 28 weekly trips per stop.

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

Newport-Bilgola demonstrates excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 76% of Newport-Bilgola's total population (10,599 people) has private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.6% and 6.3% of residents respectively. 73.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Newport-Bilgola has 23.8% of residents aged 65 and over (3,316 people), higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with national rankings for 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's cultural diversity is roughly in line with the wider region, with 75.6% born in Australia and 91.0% being citizens. English is spoken exclusively at home by 92.9%. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 48.0%, though Judaism is overrepresented at 0.4% compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

Ancestry-wise, English (33.6%), Australian (23.1%), and Irish (9.8%) are the top groups, all higher than regional averages of 19.0%, 17.8%, and 5.4% respectively. French (0.9%), South Australian (0.9%), and Scottish (9.3%) groups are notably overrepresented compared to regional figures of 0.5%, 0.5%, and 4.8%.

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

The median age in Newport - Bilgola is 46 years, which exceeds Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and is also higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented in Newport - Bilgola at 16.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 12.9% and the Australian average of 11.2%. Conversely, the 25-34 age cohort is under-represented at 7.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 10.8%. Between the 2021 Census and the latest data, the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.8% to 14.2%, while the 75-84 cohort has grown from 6.7% to 8.5%. However, the 5-14 age cohort has declined from 12.4% to 10.7%, and the 45-54 age group has decreased from 15.2% to 13.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate that the 85+ age cohort is projected to increase dramatically by 405 people (111%), from 364 to 770. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 96% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 55-64 and 25-34 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.