Newport, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Newport New South Wales
Newport, New South Wales
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 lovely suburb located in northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the beautiful Northern Beaches region. This area is managed by the Northern Beaches Council.

History of Newport

Before European settlers arrived, the Newport area was home to the Guringai (Kuringgai) people. They were the original inhabitants of this land. You can still find clues about their lives, like shell middens. These are ancient piles of shells left behind from their meals. They are visible on the Pittwater side in Salt Pan Cove and on the ocean cliffs.

Newport got its name because it was a "new port" for ships. These ships carried people and goods like local shell lime and firewood. A unique building here is Bungan Castle. It's a stone castle built in 1919 by Adolph Albers, an art dealer from Germany.

Who Lives in Newport?

In 2016, about 9,301 people lived in Newport. Most of them, around 74.3%, were born in Australia. Other people came from countries like England (7.2%), New Zealand (2.1%), and South Africa (1.3%). About 89.3% of people spoke only English at home. Many people in Newport said they had no religion (36.7%). Others were Anglican (22.0%) or Catholic (19.7%).

Exploring Newport's Geography

Newport is a special place because it sits between two large bodies of water. To the east, you'll find the mighty Pacific Ocean. To the west, there's the calm Pittwater. A main road called Barrenjoey Road runs through the area.

Newport has a great ocean beach. It is looked after by the Newport Surf Life Saving Club, who keep swimmers safe. On the Pittwater side, there are several marinas. These are places where boats are kept. You'll find clubs like the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club and the Royal Motor Yacht Club here. They are mainly for pleasure boats. Newport also has many cafes and restaurants. A famous spot is the Newport Arms Hotel, right on the shore of Pittwater.

Newport's Sports Clubs

Newport is a great place for sports! Here are some of the local clubs:

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

Schools in Newport

Newport has its own local school:

• Newport Public School

Cool Places in Newport

Newport overview

Newport has some interesting smaller areas:

• Bungan Head
• Salt Pan Cove

Bungan beach