Newport at a glance
Median house
$1,270,000
Median unit
$690,000
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
18.6k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Newport.
The postcode for Newport is 3015 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Newport is $1,270,000.
Newport (3015) sits in the Hobsons Bay region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,270,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Newport has roughly 18,634 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Newport scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with workable public transport options. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Newport's population at 18,634, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
18,634
Median age
38
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $1,270,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $690,000, roughly 46% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $254,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,270,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $690,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$700/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$575/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$1,270,000
$690,000
18,634
Median age: 38
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.87% (median rent $700/wk against a $1,270,000 price tag). Units yield 4.33% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.87%
Based on $1,270,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.33%
Based on $690,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
766
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
56
50
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Newport.
Local schools for Newport
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Newport Lakes Primary School
Spotswood Primary School
Newport Gardens Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Newport.
- What is the median house price in Newport?
- The median house price in Newport, VIC 3015 is $1,270,000. The median unit price is $690,000.
- What is the Newport postcode?
- Newport is in the 3015 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Hobsons Bay region.
- Where is Newport?
- Newport is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3015. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Hobsons Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Newport?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $575.
- What schools are in Newport?
- There are 20 schools serving Newport on this page, including Sacred Heart School, Newport Lakes Primary School, Spotswood Primary School.
- How walkable is Newport?
- Newport has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 50, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Newport?
- Newport is close to Spotswood, Williamstown North, South Kingsville, Williamstown, Yarraville.
- What is the population of Newport?
- The population of Newport is approximately 18,634 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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