Newport, New South Wales

Suburb of Northern Beaches Council, New South Wales, Australia

Newport
New South Wales

Newport, New South Wales

Population| 9,659 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)| 2106
Elevation| 9 m (30 ft)
Location| 31 km (19 mi) north of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)| Northern Beaches Council
State electorate(s)| Pittwater
Federal division(s)| Mackellar
| Suburbs around Newport:

Bilgola Plateau | Bilgola Beach |  Tasman Sea
Bayview | Newport |  Tasman Sea
Mona Vale | Mona Vale |  Tasman Sea

Newport is a suburb of northern Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia, in the local government area of Northern Beaches Council. It is part of the Northern Beaches region.

## History

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Prior to European colonisation, the Newport area was considered to be inhabited by the Guringai (Kuringgai) people,[2] however recent research suggests that this language group was more localised to the Broken Bay district and should more appropriately be defined as Karikal or Garigal.[3] Shell middens from Aboriginal inhabitants are still visible both on the Pittwater side in Salt Pan Cove, as well as on the ocean facing cliff-side banks.

Newport derived its name from being a "new port" for steamers carrying passengers and cargo such as local shell lime and firewood. Bungan Castle is a medieval-style stone castle on Bungan Head built in 1919 by Adolph Albers, a German art dealer.[4] In 1978, the area came to national attention due to the disappearance of Trudie Adams.

## Demographics

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In the 2021 Census, there were 9,659 people in Newport. 74.7% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were England 7.8%, New Zealand 1.7% and South Africa 1.3%. 89.8% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 46.7%, Catholic 18.8% and Anglican 17.5%.[5]

## Geography

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Newport sits between the Pacific Ocean to the east and Pittwater to the west. A major road along the peninsula is Barrenjoey Road.

Its ocean beach is patrolled by Newport Surf Life Saving Club. On the shores of Pittwater are several marinas and small shipyards, including the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club and the Royal Motor Yacht Club, serving mainly pleasure craft. Newport also features many cafes and restaurants, as well as the Newport Arms Hotel on the shore of Pittwater.

## Churches

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Pittwater Presbyterian Church has been ministering to the people of Newport and the surrounding suburbs since 1967.[6]

Newport Anglican Church meets right next to the Post Office.

The Link Church meets at its North Campus the first Wednesday of every Month at the Newport Community Centre. Service begins at 7pm. The Link Church also runs Sunday morning and evening Services at Cromer and Narrabeen respectively.

## Sport clubs

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* Newport Breakers Rugby Club
* Newport Breakers Netball Club
* Newport Surf Life Saving Club

## Gallery

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* Newport Beach, view to the north

## Schools

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* Newport Public School

## Localities

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Newport overview

* Bungan Head
* Salt Pan Cove

Bungan beach

## References

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1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Newport (NSW) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
2. ^ "History". Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
3. ^ "Filling a Void: history of word 'Guringai'". Aboriginal Heritage Office. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
4. ^ The Book of Sydney Suburbs, Compiled by Frances Pollon, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia ISBN 0-207-14495-8, page 185
5. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Newport (NSW) (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
6. ^ The history of the Presbyterian Church Pittwater Parish (1956–1345) / [Robert Grant and Jean Dixon]

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