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
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage – August 2
Australia, with two players from North Brisbane Polo Bears in Albany Creek, moved top of Pool B tonight in the Olympic women’s water polo.
Kaylee's 'focus' may be key to gold, says Steph
Kaylee McKeown’s decision to “focus” her Olympic program may be a key factor the 200m backstroke final tomorrow morning, says three-time gold medallist Stephanie Rice.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage – August 1
Kaylee McKeown has started her quest for more Olympic gold with victory in tonight’s heats of her favoured 200m backstroke.
Plans for new $205 million sports centre
A $205 million state-of-the-art sports centre will be built in Moreton Bay as a key venue for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage – July 31
Alice Williams and Charlize Andrews, from North Brisbane Polo Bears at Albany Creek, helped Australia to a stunning victory over Netherlands tonight and set the Stingers up for top spot in their pool.
Saluting Kaylee - one of the 'Greatest Of All Time'
Tributes are flooding in for Redcliffe-born Caboolture-raised Kaylee McKeown after her sensational Olympic gold medal in Paris morning.
Kaylee's going for Olympic gold
Kaylee McKeown, born and raised in Moreton Bay, has a showdown with US rival Regan Smith tomorrow morning - and it may be decided in the final metres.
Wantima joins Legends Tour
Wantima Country Club, where Open Champion Cameron Smith learned to play golf, will welcome older legends this week in the first of two major pro-ams in the City of Moreton Bay.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage – July 30
Kaylee McKeown, born in Redcliffe and raised at Caboolture, has this morning set-up one of the most anticipated swimming finals of the Paris Olympics.
Paris Olympic Games Moreton Bay coverage - July 29
Defending Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown, who was born in Redcliffe, lived at Caboolture and swam in Burpengary, eased through the heats of the 100m backstroke in Paris tonight.
