Place profile · Newport, Co. North Tipperary

Is Newport a good place to live?

Newport is on the up.

About average today — and pulling ahead of the national trend.

↓ Unemployment fell 11% → 6%, in line with nationally↑ Population grew 15.8% — well above the national 8%↑ Prices up 669.8%

Where Newport sits.

Co. North Tipperary · 3 bus stops · no rail.

21 min
drive to Limerick

Ranked #1 in North Tipperary for quality of life.

62/100
#66 nationally
Affordability89
Transport & services83
Family & community72
Environment62
Schools & education46
Safety42
Local economy40

Homes sell for €316,000.

€203,750€420,000
↑ +669.8%0% new-build64 sales / 2yr
€€

Affordable for its access.

89/100
Affordability score

Well connected.

83/100
Transport & services score

Good for families.

72/100
Family & community score

A community that's growing.

1,962 people, up 15.8% since 2016.

Who lives here.

43%
third-level
48%
professional
6%
unemployment
Affluence: above average

Mostly owner-occupied.

75.9% own11.8% rent11% social

For sale in Newport right now.

Get a full report on any Newport property →

The honest trade-offs.

↓ Safety 42/100↓ Local economy 40/100

Compare with nearby towns.

Newport vs ThurlesNewport vs NenaghNewport vs RoscreaNewport vs TemplemoreNewport vs BallinaNewport vs BorrisokaneIs Thurles a good place to live?Is Nenagh a good place to live?Is Roscrea a good place to live?Is Templemore a good place to live?

Sale prices from the Property Price Register (rolling 24 months). Quality of Life averages seven equal-weighted dimensions from 40+ metrics across 13 public datasets (CSO census + SAPS, Garda crime, SEAI, EPA, DES schools, GTFS). Population is CSO Census 2022; the “on the up” trajectory compares 2016→2022. Figures refresh daily · an area assessment, not advice on a specific property. Updated 2026.