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House Median
This Suburb $1,270,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
This Suburb $690,000
Melbourne Avg $590,597
Safety Index
Crime Rate 5,477
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 3.1%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 2
Train Access
Local Station Yes
Nearby Station Yes

Newport Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$1.3M
House Growth
+76% 2014-2024
Unit Price
$690K
Unit Growth
+35% 2014-2024
3BR House
$600/week
2BR House
$550/week
3BR Unit
$688/week
2BR Unit
$498/week

Newport Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Very Safe
Crime Rate 5,477 per 100,000 Below VIC average (6,810)
748
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 84 11.2%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 558 74.6%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 15 2%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 29 3.9%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 60 8%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 2 0.3%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Newport Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

13,658
Total Population
2,728
People/km² Density
3.1%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
4,621 people
33.8%
2
Aust
4,147 people
30.4%
3
Irish
1,926 people
14.1%
4
Scottish
1,510 people
11.1%
5
Italian
987 people
7.2%

Transport

11.5 km
Distance to CBD
18 mins
Drive to CBD
37 mins
Transit to CBD
Has Station
Local train station

📍 About Newport

NEWPORT is located in Western Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 13,658 residents across the suburb, creating a density of 2728 people/km².

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows Newport's median house price has reached $1.3M, representing impressive growth of 76% over the past 10 years. Units have also performed well, with a median price of $0.7M reflecting a 35% increase over the same period.

Education: VCAA 2025 VCE results highlight Bayside P-12 College as the local public option, ranked #167 among public schools. For families considering private education, nearby Emmanuel College offers another choice, ranked #195 among private schools.

Safety: Newport residents enjoy excellent security, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a crime rate of 5477 per 100,000 people. This represents just 0.80x the Victorian average of 6810, making it a very safe area for families.

Demographics: The Chinese community makes up 3.10% of Newport's population, representing approximately 423 residents, indicating a smaller Chinese community within the suburb.

Transport: Newport offers convenient access to Melbourne's CBD, sitting approximately 11.5km away with an 18-minute car journey. Public transport users benefit from the local train station, which services both the Werribee line and Williamstown line.