Average rent in Newport, VIC — 2026
Newport sits in the Hobsons Bay local government area, 8km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 18,753 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $460/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 30% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$460/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 18,753
- Median age
- 38
- Distance to Melbourne
- 8 km
- Households renting
- 30%
- Separate houses
- 63%
- Flats / apartments
- 7%
- Born overseas
- 23%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Hobsons Bay
ABS 2021
Renting in Newport
Newport commands one of the higher rent points in Victoria, with the typical renter paying $460/week — about 27% above the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (68% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (63%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 18,753, the median age is 38, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Newport is 8km from Melbourne. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.
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