Newport
About Newport
The coastal suburb of Newport was gazetted in 2008 after previously being part of the Kippa-Ring and Scarborough suburbs. Known for its predominately water-side residential housing with artificial canal waterways Newport is a popular suburb with families and retirees chasing a waterside lifestyle.
Newport is currently under its final stages of development with final stages of development to include a retail precinct, large non-tidal lake and hundreds of house lots of various sizes.
Facilities in Newport include a marina adjacent to Albatross Canal, the Mariner Plaza Shopping Centre on Griffith Road and parks and playgrounds scattered throughout the suburb.
Things to see and do in Newport
- Newport Marina
- Parks and Playgrounds
History of Newport
The suburb was named after the Newport Waterways canal estate and was excised from Scarborough and Kippa-Ring in 2008. In the late 1970s the first canals were created around Endeavour Esplanade, Australia Court and Courageous Court, immediately west of Scarborough.
Sidonié Newport launches all-day menu
From early morning coffees to evening cocktails by the water, Sidonié Newport is expanding beyond its café roots with a brand-new all-day dining experience.
Last chance for waterfront living at Newport
Newport’s final waterfront address, Lighthouse, is more than 90% sold, offering luxury coastal living with marina access, resort-style amenities and premium residences overlooking Moreton Bay.
New bar plans at waterfront cafe
Sidonie Newport, the waterfront cafe and bar, is closing just for next week as part of its expansion plans.
What’s on in 2026 with free community events across the City of Moreton Bay
A full calendar of free community events is being rolled out for 2026, giving locals clarity on what’s happening and when.
New parks for school holidays
Four new and upgraded parks are opening across the Moreton Bay region ahead of the spring school holidays.
World-first vaccine for koalas
An ecology and veterinary centre in the Moreton Bay region has helped develop a world-first vaccine to save koalas.
The Latest
Brazil to call Moreton Bay home for World Cup
Moreton Bay will go green, gold and blue next year as the home base for Brazilian in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023.
New $1.2m glamping site opens
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Driving ahead with $125m overpass upgrade
Plans to upgrade the Linkfield Road overpass at Bald Hills have moved up a gear.
Cameron Smith masterclass before classic
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Chasing dream from Lawnton to Las Vegas
Liam Wilson, from All Star Boxing Academy in Lawnton, will climb into the ring at one of the sport's most famous venues next month - just one fight from his sporting dream.
New names for region's new city
Public consultation is now open to decide names of five new suburbs which will be part of huge 70,000-resident Caboolture West regional city.
Mum to help family with $1.7m Lotto win
A Deception Bay mum now believes dreams really do come true after discovering her $1.7 million win in the weekend’s Saturday Gold Lotto draw.
Connector, new bridge, comments on $2b highway upgrade
It will be 2024 before construction starts on the $2 billion Gateway Motorway/Bruce Highway Upgrades (GMBHU) – but major deadlines are much closer.
Grahame's devoted to volunteering
Bolton Clarke Inverpine retirement village resident Grahame Wiseman has devoted his life to helping others for more than 20 years.
'Mealraiser' feeds hundreds in need
More than 420 free hot meals were delivered to people in need this week, thanks to The Mini Farm Project’s signature fundraiser.
