Newport (NSW)

Newport 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 (NSW) statistical area (Lv2)'s population is estimated at 9,865 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 206 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,659 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 9,816 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release (June 2024) and an additional 47 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,589 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Newport's growth rate of 2.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 1.8%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 68.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth of national areas, with Newport (NSW) (SA2)'s population expected to expand by 14 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a decline of 0.9% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Newport experienced around 22 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years ending FY26. This totals an estimated 110 homes. So far in FY26, 6 approvals have been recorded. Population decline in recent years suggests new supply has likely kept up with demand, offering good choice to buyers.

Average expected construction cost of new dwellings is $1,012,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year, Newport has seen $799,000 in commercial development approvals, reflecting its residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Newport records about three-quarters the building activity per person, placing it among the 41st percentile of areas assessed nationally. This suggests more limited choices for buyers and supports demand for existing dwellings.

New building activity shows 55.0% detached dwellings and 45.0% townhouses or apartments, with a growing mix providing options across different price points. Newport has around 405 people per dwelling approval, indicating a developed market. Stable or declining population forecasts suggest less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Newport has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

The performance of a region is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects that are expected to impact this area. Notable among these are IPM Ocean Road Newport Development, Kenza Newport, The Moorings Newport, and Newport Surf Life Saving Club Alterations and Additions. The following list provides details on those projects deemed most relevant.

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While Newport retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.6%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Newport has a highly educated workforce with the technology sector prominently represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.6%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of September 2025, 5,651 residents are employed and the unemployment rate is 0.5% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Newport is higher at 65.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents include professional & technical services, construction, and health care & social assistance. Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

However, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented at 2.7% compared to Greater Sydney's 5.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population and resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.5%, with employment decreasing by 1.7%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.2 percentage points in Newport. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Newport's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest data for postcode level ATO income in Newport for financial year 2023 shows a median income of $59,513 and an average income of $109,816. This is higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Newport would be approximately $64,786 (median) and $119,546 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that incomes in Newport rank highly nationally, with household, family and personal incomes all between the 87th and 90th percentiles. The predominant income cohort in Newport is 30.4% of locals earning over $4,000 per week (2,998 people), differing from broader area patterns where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 30.9%. A substantial proportion of high earners in Newport (42.5%) indicates strong economic capacity. High housing costs consume 15.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 89th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Newport displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Newport's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consists of 63.5% houses and 36.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 72.1% houses and 27.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Newport stands at 40.5%, with the rest being mortgaged (36.4%) or rented (23.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment is $3,000, below Sydney metro's average of $3,200. Median weekly rent in Newport is $600, compared to Sydney metro's $695. Nationally, Newport's mortgage repayments are higher at $3,000 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Newport has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 75.0% of all households, including 35.0% couples with children, 30.6% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 25.0%, with lone person households at 22.5% and group households making up 2.5%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Newport shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 38.9% for residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the NSW rate of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 27.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 33.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 14.5% and certificates for 19.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.6% in secondary education, 7.9% in primary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Newport shows that there are 43 active transport stops currently operating. These include a mix of ferry and bus services. There are 32 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 1,667 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents typically located 227 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 238 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 38 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Newport's health outcomes data shows excellent results with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 70% (6,923 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 73.8%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.5 and 6.3% of residents respectively. Notably, 73.9% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 72.8%. Newport has 22.0% (2,170 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Sydney's 24.1%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

In terms of cultural diversity, Newport 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's population, born in Australia, was 77.0%, with 90.8% being citizens and 92.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated Newport's religion at 48.6%. Judaism, while small at 0.3%, was proportionally similar to Greater Sydney.

Top ancestry groups were English (33.3%), Australian (23.7%), and Irish (9.8%). Notably, French (0.8%) and Scottish (9.4%) populations in Newport exceeded regional averages of 0.8% and 8.7%, respectively. South African ancestry was slightly higher at 0.9%.

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

The median age in Newport is 46 years, which is notably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also exceeds the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, the cohort aged 55-64 is significantly over-represented in Newport at 17.0%, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 8.8%. This concentration of the 55-64 age group is well above the national average of 11.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the latest data, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 12.2% to 14.4%, while those aged 75 to 84 have increased from 6.3% to 7.9%. Conversely, the population aged 5 to 14 has declined from 11.2% to 9.7%, and the 25 to 34 age group has dropped from 9.9% to 8.8%. Population forecasts for Newport indicate significant demographic changes by 2041. The number of people aged 85 and above is projected to surge dramatically, increasing by 266 individuals (123%) from 217 to 484. This aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising all of the projected growth. Conversely, the populations aged 45 to 54 and 55 to 64 are expected to decline.