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
Masters locked in for two more years
Softball Queensland’s largest event – the annual Masters Tournament – will be back in Moreton Bay for the next two years.
New centre needed in booming suburbs
A campaign has been launched for a new neighbourhood centre in one of Moreton Bay’s fastest-growing areas.
Bloodbikes hit road to save lives
Seventeen Moreton Bay volunteers are part of a free “last-resort service” transporting vital blood and medical supplies.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay Coverage – August 7
Alice Williams and Charlize Andrews, from North Brisbane Polo Bears at Albany Creek, have this morning helped the Australian Stingers to just one win from a shot at Olympic gold.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay Coverage – August 6
Calab Law, the Caboolture-born former Morayfield State High School student, pulled out of the Olympic 200m repechage tonight - to focus on the relays.
From platform to payday!
A Caboolture woman is looking forward to retirement after her train trip took a fortunate turn, leading her to a $100,000 winning Instant Scratch-Its ticket.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage - August 5
The Olympic dream is over for ex-Redcliffe junior Renee Taylor and the Hockeyroos, who have bowed out in the quarter-finals.
Stump up the money, says Mayor
Waraba, formerly known as Caboolture West, has been officially declared Queensland’s newest Priority Development Area (PDA).
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay Coverage: August 4
Alice Williams and Charlize Andrews, from Albany Creek-based North Brisbane Polo Bears, have tonight helped Australia into the quarter-finals of the Olympic water polo.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage: August 3
Australia – and former Redcliffe junior Renee Taylor – has finished on top of Pool B at the Paris Olympics tonight and is now preparing for the quarter-finals.
