Thinking about buying your first home in Newport (2106)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Newport is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Newport a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Newport (2106) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Newport suits established, high-income households who want a coastal Northern Beaches lifestyle and can comfortably absorb a $2,600,000 house price without leaning on first home buyer schemes. The median household income of $2,479 per week reflects a well-resourced local population, and the 76% owner-occupancy rate signals genuine community stability. The single primary school scores an ICSEA of 1093, which is solid, though families needing a local public secondary will look elsewhere for that.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The median house price sits well above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, and units at $1,330,000 are no relief either. The walkability score of 54 is middling, meaning a car is not optional. House prices have also fallen 6.1% year-on-year with 52 days on market, so the suburb is not an easy sell if your circumstances change. Bushfire-prone land covers 13.4% of the postcode, a real concern worth taking seriously.
What to verify before you bid
- Check whether the specific property sits within the 13.4% bushfire-prone land area, and obtain a full Bush Fire Attack Level assessment before exchanging contracts. - Confirm secondary schooling arrangements, as there is no public high school in the postcode and private or out-of-area enrolment adds cost and commute time. - With houses sitting on market for 52 days and prices down 6.1%, request comparable sales from the past six months to pressure-test the asking price before you bid.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Newport?
BOCSAR · NEWPORT 2106
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,80612 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−65%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Northern Beaches
Within LGA: Northern Beaches
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT67%119 reports
ASSAULT18%32 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT15%27 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED52%
NON-DOMESTIC48%
Across 31 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$763per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2106
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2106. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Northern Beaches postcodes, or explore the full Northern Beaches suburb index.
Newport is the primary suburb with postcode 2106 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Newport is the main locality.
Which local government area is Newport in?
Newport (2106) is located in the Northern Beaches local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Newport?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Newport (2106) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Newport flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Newport. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Newport?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Newport (2106), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Newport (2106) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Newport (2106). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Newport changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Newport (2106) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
