Newport, New South Wales
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Newport is a suburb of northern Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia, in the local government area of Northern Beaches Council. It is part of the Northern Beaches region.
History
Prior to European colonisation, the Newport area was inhabited by the Guringai (Kuringgai) people.[2] Shell middens from Aboriginal inhabitants are still visible both on the Pittwater side in Salt Pan Cove, as well as on the ocean facing cliff-side banks.
Newport derived its name from being a "new port" for steamers carrying passengers and cargo such as local shell lime and firewood. Bungan Castle is a
Demographics
In the 2016 Census, there were 9,301 people in Newport. 74.3% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were England 7.2%, New Zealand 2.1% and South Africa 1.3%. 89.3% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 36.7%, Anglican 22.0% and Catholic 19.7%.[4]
Geography
Newport sits between the Pacific Ocean to the east and Pittwater to the west. A major road along the peninsula is Barrenjoey Road.
Its ocean beach is patrolled by
Churches
Pittwater Presbyterian Church has been ministering to the people of Newport and the surrounding suburbs since 1967.[5]
Newport Anglican Church meets right next to the Post Office.
The Link Church meets at its North Campus the first Wednesday of every Month at the Newport Community Centre. Service begins at 7pm. The Link Church also runs Sunday morning and evening Services at Cromer and Narrabeen respectively.
Sport clubs
- Newport Breakers Rugby Club
- Newport Breakers Netball Club
- Newport Surf Life Saving Club
Schools
- Newport Public School
Localities
- Bungan Head
- Salt Pan Cove
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Newport (NSW) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "History". Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ISBN 0-207-14495-8, page 185
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Newport (NSW) (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ^ The history of the Presbyterian Church Pittwater Parish (1956–1345) / [Robert Grant and Jean Dixon]
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