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Newport VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Newport, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Newport VIC is 13,658 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Newport is $1,241 per week ($64,532 per year). Median rent in Newport is $471 per week ($2,041 per month). Newport has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Newport has a population density of 2728.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Newport is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newport is $2,507.

There were 876 recorded offences in Newport in 2025-25, a rate of 64 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (441 offences).

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Newport Population

residents (Census 2021)

Newport Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,241/wk

$64,532 per year

#351 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$471/wk

$2,041 per month

#848 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$2,507/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Newport Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (6,630) Female 51.5% (7,028)

Population Density

2728.3

people per km²

13,658 people · 5.0 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$3,268

Family income/wk

Newport Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Newport Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

40.7% 1,405 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

59.3% 2,043 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Newport Country of Birth

Australia

90.4%

England

4.9%

India

1.3%

Greece

1.0%

Germany

0.8%

China

0.5%

Chile

0.3%

Croatia

0.3%

France

0.2%

Canada

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Newport Religion

No Religion

51.5%

Catholic

24.4%

Eastern Orthodox

5.8%

Anglican

5.6%

Not stated

4.9%

Islam

3.5%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Uniting Church

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Newport Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

80.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

8.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Newport Languages Spoken at Home

Arabic

23.1%

Greek

20.8%

Other

14.6%

Macedon

12.0%

Italian

11.6%

Spanish

7.4%

Mandarin

5.5%

Vietnamese

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Newport Employment

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Employed full-time

48.8% 4,781 people

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Employed part-time

21.8% 2,138 people

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Unemployed

3.2% 315 people

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Not in labour force

26.2% 2,568 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Newport Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

42.9%

Certificate III/IV

17.3%

Postgraduate Degree

16.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.3%

Certificate I/II

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Newport Occupation

Professionals

40.7%

Managers

22.6%

Clerical & Administrative

11.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.8%

Community & Personal Service

7.4%

Sales Workers

4.2%

Labourers

2.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Newport Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.9%

Society & Culture

14.9%

Engineering

12.6%

Health

10.7%

Education

8.4%

Creative Arts

7.3%

Architecture & Building

6.0%

Information Technology

4.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.3%

Agriculture & Environment

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Newport Dwelling Types

Separate house

72.8%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

20.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Newport Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

1.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

3.9%

$800-$999/wk

3.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.9%

$4,000+/wk

29.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Newport Marital Status

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Married

46.7% 4,988

↔️

Separated

2.6% 279

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Divorced

7.7% 824

🕊️

Widowed

4.0% 431

👤

Never married

39.0% 4,165

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Newport Ancestry

English

27.0%

Australian

24.2%

Irish

11.2%

Scottish

8.8%

Other

8.7%

Italian

5.8%

Greek

3.4%

German

3.2%

Chinese

2.4%

Lebanese

2.0%

Maltese

1.9%

Macedonian

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Newport School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.6%

Secondary — Government

15.9%

Pre-school

14.9%

Primary — Catholic

10.2%

Secondary — Catholic

9.5%

Vocational Education

8.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Newport Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.8% 1,258

✅

No need for assistance

95.2% 25,114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Newport Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.4% 1,679

—

Not a volunteer

83.6% 8,561

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Newport Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.7%

$300-$449/mo

1.8%

$450-$599/mo

1.4%

$600-$799/mo

1.8%

$800-$999/mo

2.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

20.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

25.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Newport How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

62.4%

Did not go to work

21.6%

Train

5.6%

Car (passenger)

3.6%

Walked only

2.1%

Bicycle

1.8%

Other

0.8%

Truck

0.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Bus

0.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

Ferry

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Newport Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.6%

1 vehicle

41.3%

2 vehicles

41.3%

3 vehicles

8.2%

4+ vehicles

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Newport Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.3%

2 bedrooms

22.7%

3 bedrooms

50.3%

4 bedrooms

20.2%

5 bedrooms

3.1%

6+ bedrooms

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Newport Population Mobility

15.4%

moved in the last year

39.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

72.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Newport Indigenous Population

0.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

197

Indigenous residents

26,403

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Newport Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

1,184

Asthma

591

Arthritis

281

Diabetes

222

Heart disease

220

Cancer

137

Lung condition

125

Stroke

113

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Newport Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.4%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

4.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

2.1%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

5.7%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

17.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

$3,500+/wk

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Newport Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

52.4%

Couple — no children

21.9%

Couple — no children under 15

14.7%

One parent — no children under 15

5.5%

One parent — children under 15

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Newport Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 16

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 19

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Previously served

1.8% 190

👤

Never served

97.8% 10,047

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Newport Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.5% 1,379

—

Did not provide

86.5% 8,835

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Newport Children Ever Born

No children

39.6%

1 child

15.4%

2 children

30.3%

3 children

11.0%

4 children

3.0%

5+ children

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Newport When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

150

1961–1970

387

1971–1980

294

1981–1990

363

1991–2000

326

2001–2010

669

2011–2015

380

2016

2017

110

2018

127

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Newport Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.8%

5–14 hours

36.1%

15–29 hours

14.6%

30+ hours

7.8%

Did not do domestic work

18.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Newport Household Size

1 person

21.5%

2 persons

31.4%

3 persons

17.9%

4 persons

21.6%

5 persons

6.1%

6+ persons

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Newport Where Residents Moved From

Same address

11,031

Moved from VIC

1,294

Moved — same area (SA2)

462

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

Moved from TAS

Moved from WA

Moved from ACT

Moved from NT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Newport Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

93.6%

Step family — no other children

4.7%

Blended family — no other children

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Newport Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 876 total

Theft

441

Assault

104

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Public Order

Drug Offences

Fraud

Weapons

Robbery

Traffic

Other

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Newport Schools

schools nearby

government

1097

avg ICSEA score

6,644

total students

Williamstown North Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 601 students

1135

ICSEA

Newmark Primary Independent

Primary · Prep-6 · 131 students

1134

ICSEA

Sacred Heart School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 297 students

1126

ICSEA

Newport Lakes Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 566 students

1126

ICSEA

Williamstown Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 460 students

1123

ICSEA

St Margaret Mary's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 159 students

1122

ICSEA

Spotswood Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 289 students

1117

ICSEA

Wembley Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 626 students

1112

ICSEA

Williamstown High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,527 students

1112

ICSEA

St Mary's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 263 students

1107

ICSEA

Newport Gardens Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 516 students

1106

ICSEA

Australian Islamic Centre College Independent

Primary · Prep-6 · 151 students

1032

ICSEA

Yarraville Special Developmental School Government

Combined · U · 100 students

1006

ICSEA

Bayside P-12 College Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 958 students

1006

ICSEA

Bayside P-12 College-Paisley Campus Government

Combined

Showing 15 of 17 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Newport Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,657/wk

Median Rent $471/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Newport

Your weekly income

≈ $11,514/month

Median rent $471/wk

Left after rent $2,186/wk

Rent share 17.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $360/wk Save: $111/wk

Moonee Ponds

Income: $1,113/wk Rent: $400/wk Save: $71/wk

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Income: $1,364/wk Rent: $415/wk Save: $56/wk

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Income: $1,354/wk Rent: $421/wk Save: $50/wk

Malvern East

Income: $1,060/wk Rent: $421/wk Save: $50/wk

Elsternwick

Income: $1,206/wk Rent: $441/wk Save: $30/wk

Gardenvale

Income: $1,087/wk Rent: $301/wk Save: $170/wk

Kingsville

Income: $1,202/wk Rent: $355/wk Save: $116/wk

Newport vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Eltham North

Pop: 6,830 Income: $1,027/wk Rent: $512/wk

Strathfieldsaye

Pop: 6,850 Income: $924/wk Rent: $400/wk

Bonbeach

Pop: 6,855 Income: $975/wk Rent: $391/wk

McKinnon

Pop: 6,878 Income: $963/wk Rent: $516/wk

Newborough

Pop: 6,886 Income: $626/wk Rent: $230/wk

Montrose (Vic.)

Pop: 6,900 Income: $855/wk Rent: $365/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Newport

What is the population of Newport VIC?

The population of Newport VIC is 13,658 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2728.3 people per km².Newport is ranked #335 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Newport?

The median personal income in Newport VIC is $1,241 per week, or $64,532 per year.The median household income is $2,657 per week.Family income is $3,268 per week.Newport is ranked #351 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Newport?

Median rent in Newport VIC is $471 per week ($2,041 per month).Rent represents 17.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Newport ranks #848 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Newport?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newport VIC is $2,507. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Newport?

The median age in Newport VIC is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Newport a good suburb to live in?

Newport is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 13,658.The median income is $1,241/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21934. All dollar figures in AUD.