AvK
Reviews
"A little gem... an expensive little gem"
Newport is a great little place which is close enough to the CBD but still has a real suburb feel with some big blocks of land to cater for families. The local shops are dingy and always threatening to get a refurb but never do and the recent IGA seems to be floundering. Close to Williamstown and plenty of parks nearby with Newport Lakes being an awesome place for dogs with an off leash area. Neighbourhood has a mix of Lebanese and middle white class families and is really nice and quiet. The property prices in Newport are ridiculous when you compare it to the neighbouring suburb of Altona North and it's the reason we are sadly leaving. It's Yarraville without the cafes but with big yards. it's Williamstown without the restaurants and the uber expensive price tag. A happy little mid way between the two.
PS the childcare has an average wait of 3 years in the Newport area. No joke.
Great for
- Best Fish n Chips ever at Newport Sea Catch
- Excellent train service minutes to the city
- Close to the Williamstown beach, The Strand, Newport lakes reserv
Not great for
- Shops are disappointing
- Cafes/Restaurants are lacking
- Expensive to rent and buy
- Childcare is a struggle to get into
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
- Retirees
Hi Avk
Are you still living in this area?
If so Is child care still a problem? How are schools in this area?
Do you reckon this suburb good for families?