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
Shovels in ground for new homes
Construction is underway in Caboolture on 24 new one-bedroom social homes, which are expected to be completed mid-next year.
Value key for Moreton Bay buyers
Three Moreton Bay suburbs are in Queensland’s top 10 for house sales in the latest quarterly property report.
Teamwork key to golden haul
Harrison Lee and Tyga Stimson are today flying home with more gold and silver in their luggage.
Work starts at new Maccas
Construction has started in Rothwell on a new McDonald’s restaurant which will create more than 220 jobs during construction and when open.
Pilot project to save our waterways
Steps are being taken in the City of Moreton Bay to minimise environmental harm in waterways from erosion, soil sediment and construction by-products.
Ella's dream has become reality
Ella Connolly, who lived, went to school and started her athletics career in Moreton Bay, is focussed on "now" and not her Olympic debut in just over two weeks.
Brenden's pride at top Paris honour
Brenden Hall - who grew-up and trained in Moreton Bay - is “over the bloody moon” at being named one of Australia’s two flag bearers at the Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony.
$69m to strengthen dam wall
North Pine Dam, which stores drinking water for Moreton Bay and north Brisbane, will undergo more than $69 million of strengthening work.
Paris appeal for Ricky - and his mum
Morayfield's Ricky Betar has booked his place at the Paralympic Games - and now the race is on to get his number one fan to Paris as well.
Green light for retirement village plan
Plans for a 97-unit retirement village, on the former Frawleys Tennis Courts at Rothwell, have been approved by Moreton Bay City Council - despite protests from local residents.
