Newport, VIC 3220
A well-connected Melbourne pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $460/wk Median
- 30.3% Renters
Newport Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 18.8k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $460
- To the CBD
- 7.6km
- Walkability
- 8.3
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Newport Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
Nightlife
A handful of reliable local bars and a late-night food strip give the area more after-dark options than most people expect.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Newport is one of Melbourne's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 18,753 residents, a solid minority 30.3% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $460 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Newport
Newport Green
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Newport Village
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Newport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Newport
Real questions renters ask before moving to Newport.
What's the community like in Newport?
Locals describe Newport as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 18,753, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How far is Newport from the Melbourne CBD?
Newport is approximately 8km from the Melbourne CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Newport family-friendly for renters?
Newport has around 6 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $460/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Melbourne.
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