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 13,902 as of Nov 2025. This shows an increase of 221 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 13,681. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 13,846 in June 2024 and 53 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,396 persons per square kilometer, placing it among the top quarter nationally assessed by AreaSearch. Newport-Bilgola's growth rate of 1.6% since census is close to its SA3 area's 1.7%, indicating strong fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 68.2% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For uncovered areas, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 (base year 2021) are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas until 2041. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 94 persons based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 0.3% over 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 received around 32 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years ending June 2021. This totals to 164 homes approved since FY-17. As of July 2022, 5 approvals have been recorded in FY-26. Despite a population decline during this period, development activity has been adequate relative to the decreasing population, which is positive for buyers.

The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $1,012,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalling $841,000 have been registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Newport-Bilgola shows 19.0% lower construction activity per person as of June 2021. Nationally, it ranks among the 31st percentile of areas assessed, suggesting somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established properties. New building activity in Newport-Bilgola comprises 54.0% standalone homes and 46.0% medium and high-density housing as of June 2021.

This blend offers choices across price ranges, from spacious family homes to more affordable compact options, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 73.0% houses. With around 564 people per approval, Newport-Bilgola shows a mature, established area as of June 2021. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by 38 residents through to 2041. Given 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 strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives 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 relevant.

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Employment performance in Newport - Bilgola exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Newport-Bilgola has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector prominent. Its unemployment rate is 3.2%, as of June 2025.

The area's employment rate is 1.0% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is high at 65.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries are professional & technical, construction, and health care & social assistance. Construction stands out with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented, at 2.6% versus Greater Sydney's 5.3%. Local employment opportunities appear limited, as indicated by Census data. Over a 12-month period ending Jun-25, labour force remained stable while employment declined by 1.0%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. State-level data for NSW as of Nov-25 shows employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, favourable compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Newport-Bilgola's industry mix suggests local employment should grow 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 $58,932 and an average income of $108,744 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ended 30 June 2022. This is notably higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, estimated current incomes would be approximately $66,363 (median) and $122,457 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family, and personal incomes in Newport - Bilgola ranked highly nationally, between the 86th and 92nd percentiles. Income analysis showed that the $4000+ bracket dominated with 32.4% of residents (4,504 people), contrasting with regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket led at 30.9%. Newport - Bilgola exhibited considerable affluence with 44.5% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consumed 15.2% of income, but strong earnings still placed disposable income at the 92nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 10th decile.

Newport - Bilgola is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Newport-Bilgola's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 73.0% houses and 26.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's figures of 72.1% houses and 27.9% other dwellings. 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 was $3,033, lower than Sydney metro's average of $3,200. Median weekly rent in Newport-Bilgola was $628, compared to Sydney metro's $695. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents 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 comprise the remaining 21.9 percent, with lone person households at 19.9 percent and group households at 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 the NSW 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 also prominent, with 33.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 14.5% and certificates for 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 61 active public transport stops. These include both ferry and bus services. There are 36 individual routes operating in total.

Each week, these routes provide 1,839 passenger trips combined. Residents' access to transport is rated as good, with an average distance of 218 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 262 trips per day across all routes. This equates to approximately 30 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

Newport-Bilgola demonstrates low prevalence of common health conditions across all ages. Private health cover is high at approximately 75% (10,468 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.6 and 6.3% respectively. 73.6% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 72.8%. As of 2021, 22.9% of residents are aged 65 or over (3,180 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 24.1%. Senior health outcomes are notably strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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 aligns with its broader region, with 75.6% born in Australia, 91.0% being citizens, and 92.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion at 48.0%. Judaism, at 0.4%, is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney's 0.3%.

Top ancestral groups are English (33.6%), Australian (23.1%), and Irish (9.8%). French (0.9%) South African (0.9%) and Scottish (9.3%) groups show notable divergences from regional averages of 0.8%, 0.8%, and 8.7% respectively.

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

The median age in Newport-Bilgola is 46 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also above Australia's median age of 38 years. The 55-64 age cohort makes up 16.5% of the local population, significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average but still lower than the national figure of 11.2%. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age group constitutes only 7.3% of Newport-Bilgola's population, which is underrepresented compared to the Greater Sydney average. Between the 2021 Census and the latest data, the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.8% to 13.8%, while the 75-84 cohort has risen from 6.7% to 8.2%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 12.4% to 10.9%, and the 25-34 age group has dropped from 8.5% to 7.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate that Newport-Bilgola's 85+ age cohort will surge dramatically, growing by 411 people (130%) from 316 to 728 individuals. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above contributing entirely to the projected growth. Conversely, the 55-64 and 25-34 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.