Newport
Middle of the market across our four factors
Beats 27% of NSW suburbs
#3,803 of 5,231 in NSW · #13,276 of 17,753 nationally
Liveability score
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
Real$3,258,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
Real2.2%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real9.1%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.9%
modelled estimate
🏢 Units / apartments: $1,075,000 median · NSW VG · 2026 — the median above is for houses.
Investment checklist
The parameters investors screen on, checked against Newport.
12 of 15
checks passed
2/4
3/4
2/2
1/1
4/4
15 parameters · 15 with data for Newport · 11 of those from government sources
Annual rent as a share of price — the headline cash-flow measure, before costs.
2.23%
3.5% or higher
Under 2% is a landlord's market; above 3% means falling rents and letting-up periods.
1.9%
under 2%
New dwellings approved as a share of existing stock. The most reliable growth killer — lots of cranes caps prices.
0.6%
under 2% of stock
Gross yield minus rates, insurance, management and maintenance — typically 1.5–2 points lower.
1.61%
2.5% or higher
Composite of tenant competition — how quickly a vacancy is likely to fill.
60/100
60 or higher
Most long-run return comes from growth compounding on the whole asset, not your deposit.
9.1%
4% or higher
Medium-run trend — less noisy than a single year.
0.1%
4% or higher
Whether the market has compounded through a full cycle, not just a boom.
6.4%
5% or higher
Demand growth — but it only lifts prices where supply can't easily respond.
3.3%
1% or higher
Owner-heavy streets hold up in downturns; investor-heavy ones see correlated selling.
75.7%
65% or higher
Tenant demand and owner-occupier appeal both track perceived safety.
95/100
60 or higher
Catchment strength is the most durable driver of family-buyer demand.
1093
1000 or higher
Commute access widens the tenant pool and supports rents.
95/100
40 or higher
Amenity within walking distance is consistently capitalised into price.
63/100
40 or higher
Local income security underwrites both rent payment and buyer depth.
2.3%
under 4%
12 more checks on Newport
Every parameter with its value, the threshold it's judged against, and why it matters — on all 17,958 suburbs.
Unlock with PremiumVerify these yourself
No dataset covers everything. These matter to the decision and we don't hold them — here's where to look.
Days on market
How fast stock clears is a leading indicator — it moves before prices do. We have no free suburb-level source for it.
Count active listings on realestate.com.au or Domain and check their listing dates, or ask two local agents.
Auction clearance
Buyer competition at the margin. Only meaningful where auctions are actually common — in outer and regional suburbs most sales are private treaty, so a clearance rate says little.
Your state's Real Estate Institute publishes weekly clearance rates by region.
Flood risk
Drives insurance cost and, increasingly, insurability — which caps the resale pool. No free national dataset exists at suburb level; it is mapped council by council.
Search your council's flood overlay or planning portal for the specific address — risk varies street by street, so a suburb-wide rating would mislead even if we had one.
Bushfire risk
Same insurance exposure, plus rebuild-standard costs inside designated zones.
Check your state's designated bushfire-prone area mapping — NSW Planning Portal, VIC's BPA layer on VicPlan, Queensland Globe, or WA's Map Viewer Plus.
Strata and body corporate costs
For units this can swallow a third of gross rent, and a special levy can arrive without warning.
Ask for the strata report and the last two years of minutes before you offer.
What the street is actually like
Suburb medians average over streets that trade very differently — a main road, a flight path or a commission block will not show up in any of the figures above.
Walk it at night and on a weekday morning. Nothing on this page substitutes for that.
AI insights for Newport
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
Newport shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
Suburbs near Newport
Investor scores and median house prices for the closest suburbs to Newport NSW 2106.
Compare Newport side by side
Still deciding where to buy?
A vetted buyer's agent works for you — not the seller. They'll compare suburbs against your budget and goals, shortlist the best fit, and negotiate the purchase for you. Licence-verified, free to be matched, no obligation.
Median rent · houses
Real$1,400/wk
NSW Fair Trading · 2026-07 · 1mo · weekly
Median rent · units
Real$720/wk
NSW Fair Trading · 2026-07 · 1mo · weekly
Demand change
+6.1%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
5.7
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.61%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+0.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
60 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Real0.6%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Low supply pressure
Dwellings built (NSW)
Real44,804
completed in year to Mar-2026 · ABS 8752.0 (state)
▼ 1.4% vs prior year · 51,714 started
Price & rent growth
How Newport has moved — and whether rent has kept pace with price
2025 – 2026
Nov 25 – Jul 26
Price from government sales (annual), rent from bond lodgements (monthly or quarterly, depending on the state). Periods with too few sales to form a median are excluded. Postcode 2106 figures cover every suburb sharing it.
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
Newport is a metropolitan NSW suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 2.2% with stable tenant demand
- High annual growth of 9.1% — outperforming state average
- Tight new-supply pipeline (0.6% of stock) — limited new competition supports prices
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$2,479/wk
$98k taxable p.a.
Renters
22.8%
75.7% owner-occupier
Median age
46.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.3%
ABS SALM (SA2)
Population growth
+3.3% p.a.
Projected growth
+0.2% p.a.
state gov forecast
Socio-economic
10/10
SEIFA IRSAD decile · ABS
Investor-owned
20.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
64%
27% apartments
Degree qualified
49.1%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
30.5%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
610 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
10.0%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
25.1 km
Outer suburbs
Walkability
63 / 100
Very walkable
Coastal proximity
11.9 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
1,867/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 2106
🏫Primary (1)
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
Safe0.6 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Above average1 school in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
31
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Live suburb intelligence
Fetching live data…Location
Properties in Newport
View listingsLocal professionals
Connect with agents and building inspectors who operate in Newport. Ask about off-market opportunities, rental appraisals, or arrange a building inspection.
Sign in to contact local professionals
Create a free account to message agents and inspectors directly.
See the full data for Newport
Create a free account to unlock the complete profile — price history, demographics, schools, safety, gentrification and the full risk breakdown. Free, no card.
Suburb search, rankings & Market Pulse stay free.
Common questions about Newport
What is the median house price in Newport?
The median house price in Newport, NSW 2106 is $3,257,500 (2026), sourced from the NSW Valuer-General.
What is the average rent in Newport?
The median rent in Newport, NSW 2106 is $795 per week, from state bond-lodgement data. That works out to a gross rental yield of about 2.2%.
Is Newport a good investment?
Newport, NSW 2106 scores below average against our investment checklist, at 41 out of 100, with a gross yield of about 2.2%, estimated annual growth of 9.1%, a median around $3,257,500. Yield and growth figures are modelled estimates, so use them to compare suburbs rather than as a forecast. The full checklist on this page breaks the score into cash flow, growth, supply and risk.
Is Newport a safe suburb?
Newport scores 95 out of 100 for safety, which is well above the national average. The score is built from state police offence data for this area, not resident sentiment.
What are the schools like in Newport?
Newport has 1 school in or near the suburb, with an average ICSEA of 1093 — slightly above the Australian average of 1000. ICSEA is ACARA's index of educational advantage.
How far is Newport from the city, and what is transport like?
Newport is about 25 km from the CBD, with a public-transport score of 95 out of 100, calculated from actual train, tram and bus stops nearby, with a Walk Score of 63.
Answers are generated from the data on this page. Figures marked as estimates are modelled, not recorded transactions.
Resident reviews
What people who know Newport say
No reviews yet — be the first to share what Newport is like.
Reviews are the opinions of individual users and are not verified by Australia Property.