Newport, NSW 2106 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Newport is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2106, home to 9,659 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Northern Beaches local government area and roughly 25 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 9,659
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $2,479 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,126 /week
- Median family income
- $3,054 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Northern Beaches
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Northern Beaches
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mackellar
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $600 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Newport Public School
- Pittwater High School
- Bilgola Plateau Public School
- Mona Vale Public School
- Avalon Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 ferry stop, 31 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 ferry stop, 65 bus stops
- Newport Public School, Beaconsfield St
- Barrenjoey Rd After Beaconsfield St
- Beaconsfield St After Barrenjoey Rd
- Beaconsfield St At Barrenjoey Rd
- Newport Wharf
Lifestyle & amenities
- 11 cafés
- 19 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 50 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 9 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 24.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 56.3% of the 4,688 resolvable premises in Newport. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 33.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 56.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 5.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 4.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 250 across postcode 2106 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 23% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 95 theft, 59 violent offences, 36 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Newport?
Newport (NSW 2106) had 9,659 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Northern Beaches local government area.
What is the median rent in Newport?
The median advertised rent in Newport is $600/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Newport?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Newport covering government sectors. Nearest include: Newport Public School (0.2 km), Pittwater High School (1.4 km), Bilgola Plateau Public School (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Newport?
Newport is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (56.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Newport?
Across postcode 2106, 250 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (95), violent (59), other (36). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Newport?
In Newport, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (24.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Newport?
66 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Newport centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 31 bus stops, 1 ferry stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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