Newport, Residential suburb in Melbourne, Australia.
Newport extends across residential areas at 17 meters elevation, featuring parks, shopping districts, and community facilities 7.5 kilometers from Melbourne's center.
The area transformed from Williamstown Junction in 1862 to Newport in 1881, establishing itself with a Telegraph Office and Post Office by 1869.
The SUBSTATION, a converted 1915 industrial building, serves as Newport's primary arts center, presenting contemporary exhibitions and performances throughout the year.
Newport station connects residents to Melbourne's business district through the Werribee and Williamstown railway lines, with multiple bus routes serving the area.
Newport Lakes Park encompasses 33 hectares of restored natural bushland, providing habitat for 85 bird species and numerous recreational paths.
Location: Victoria
Location: City of Hobsons Bay
Elevation above the sea: 17 m
Shares border with: Altona North, South Kingsville, Spotswood, Port Melbourne, Williamstown, Williamstown North
GPS coordinates: -37.84200,144.88400
Latest update: April 18, 2025 01:53
West Gate Bridge
1.8 km
Princes Pier
3.7 km
HMAS Castlemaine
2.9 km
Scienceworks
1.5 km
Newport Workshops
1.1 km
Station Pier
4.1 km
Scienceworks (Museums Victoria)
1.4 km
Newport Railway Museum
1.5 km
Victoria Dock
4.8 km
Williamstown Lighthouse
3.8 km
St Mary's Catholic Church, Williamstown
2.9 km
Footscray Town Hall
4.4 km
Williamstown Town Hall
2.1 km
Electoral district of Sandridge
3.8 km
St. Prophet Ilija Macedonian Orthodox Church, Footscray
4.2 km
Altona Dog Beach
3.7 km
Williamstown Beach
3 km
Williamstown Cemetery
1.3 km
Williamstown Primary School
2.8 km
Sandridge Beach
3 km
Royal Hotel, Williamstown
3.2 km
Naval Drill Hall and former Post Office
4.9 km
Williamstown Botanic Gardens
3.1 km
Alfred Graving Dock
3.5 km
Former Swallow & Ariell Biscuit Factory
4.6 km
Interlocking Railway Crossing Gates
2.9 km
Port Melbourne Court House, Police Station and Lockup
5 km
Williamstown Customs House
3 kmReviews
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