487 Melbourne Rd, Newport is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit and was built in 1920. The property has a land size of 661m2 and floor size of 190m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last transferred in December 2020.
This fully furnished (optional) private room with kitchenette is located mere minutes from Newport's train and bus station, shops, cafes and restaurants. This rooming house is perfect for students needing easy access to campus or for singles. The room with a private entry has an area for eating meals, studying, sleep and a living space. It contains ample storage, electric wall heating, television, refrigerator, microwave and kitchen amenities. The common areas comprise of three showers (one shower over a bath) and three toilets, a shared kitchen with an electric oven and washing machine. Water and internet usage is included, as is fortnightly cleaning of the common areas. Rooms are individually metered so electricity is not included. Available now! Please contact Agent for more details.
The size of Newport is approximately 5.2 square kilometres. There are 22 parks, covering nearly 15.4% of the total area. The population of Newport in 2016 was 12916 people. By 2021 the population was 13658 showing a population growth of 5.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Newport is 40-49 years. Households in Newport are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $3000 - $3999 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Newport work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 69.50% of the homes in Newport were owner-occupied compared with 69.20% in 2016.
Newport has 6,600 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Newport have seen a -6.72% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -0.55% decrease. As at 31 July 2026:
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