Newport is a

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of northern

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in the state of

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, in the

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. It is part of the

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region.

History

Prior to European colonisation, the Newport area was inhabited by the Guringai (

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) people. Shell middens from Aboriginal inhabitants are still visible both on the Pittwater side in

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, 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

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-style stone castle on Bungan Head built in 1919 by Adolph Albers, a German art dealer. In 1978, the area came to national attention due to the

disappearance of Trudie Adams Trudie Jeanette Adams disappeared in the early hours of 25 June 1978 after attending a dance at the Newport Surf Life Saving Club, New South Wales, Australia. She left the event early before hitchhiking home, at which point she entered a vehicle ...

Population

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%.

Geography

Newport sits between the

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to the east and

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to the west. A major road along the peninsula is

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. Its ocean beach is patrolled by

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. On the shores of Pittwater are several

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s and small shipyards, including the

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and the

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, serving mainly pleasure craft. Newport also features many cafes and restaurants, as well as the Newport Arms Hotel on the shore of Pittwater.

Churches

Presbyterian

* '
Pittwater Presbyterian Church
'' has been ministering to the people of Newport and the surrounding suburbs since 1967. Sermons are given by Phil Rawlings and Jeff Kendal. Services commence on Sundays at 9:30 am.

Anglican

Newport Anglican Church meets right next to the Post Office at 9.30am on Sundays. The Senior Minister was Rev. Jason Ramsay from 2007 to Christmas 2019. 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 *

References

Suburbs of Sydney Beaches of New South Wales Northern Beaches Council {{Sydney-geo-stub