Suburb comparison
Newport vs Palm Beach — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Palm Beach commands a $2.73M premium on median property price over Newport; Newport has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Northern Beaches
Newport
2106
Northern Beaches
Palm Beach
2108
Choose Newport if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Choose Palm Beach if...
- Palm Beach leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Newport or Palm Beach more expensive?
- Palm Beach has the higher median house price ($5.33M) compared with $2.60M in Newport.
- Which is better for renters — Newport or Palm Beach?
- Median weekly rent is $878/wk in Newport and $900/wk in Palm Beach, making Newport the more affordable rental market.
- Is Newport or Palm Beach at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Newport vs Palm Beach?
- Newport has 1 school in the postcode, and Palm Beach has 0. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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