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Newman has an estimated 6,931 residents, up from 6,456 at the 2021 Census — a change of 475 people, or 7.4%. Natural increase accounts for 53.0% of that increase. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Following an examination of ABS population updates for the wider region alongside new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Newman has a calculated population of approximately 6,931 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 475 residents (7.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 6,456 individuals. The shift is determined from the resident population of 6,931, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP data released by the ABS (June 2025) and address verifications conducted after the Census date. This population size corresponds to a density ratio of 0.30 persons per square kilometer, which offers residents abundant space.
The 7.4% growth rate in the suburb of Newman since the census is within 1.9 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), indicating competitive growth characteristics. Demographic expansion in the locality was mostly driven by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 53.0% of total population increases during recent timeframes. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the baseline year. For any SA2 regions lacking this dataset, and to project development across all localities in the years following 2032, AreaSearch applies the growth rates by age group published by the ABS in its most recent Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 data). Looking ahead at demographic patterns, the suburb of Newman is anticipated to experience a population rise slightly below the median of non-metropolitan regions nationally, with projections at the aggregated SA2 level indicating an increase of 743 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 10.7% over the 16 years.
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Newman experiences highly constrained construction activity, registering an average of under one approvals per year (with a total of three recorded over the last five years). These minimal construction volumes correspond to the rural character of the region, where building activity is generally prompted by specific local housing requirements rather than broad market demand. It should be noted that the limited sample size means individual construction ventures can majorly affect yearly growth and comparison statistics. The suburb of Newman has dramatically lower building volumes than the Rest of WA. This rate of activity is also below national trends.
Additionally, recent building approvals have consisted entirely of standalone single-family homes, focusing on family dwellings suitable for those desiring rural lifestyles and acreage. The projection of 6872 individuals in the area for every building approval highlights its quiet, low-intensity construction environment.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects inside Newman, worth an estimated $6.54 billion. A further 47 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.6 billion. 23 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Regional performance is heavily influenced by updates to local infrastructure, primary development projects, and urban planning changes. A total of 24 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence this locality. Primary initiatives include the Newman Solar Farm Development, the Newman Education Precinct Upgrade, the Newman Health Campus, and the Newman Water Treatment Plant Upgrade, with the accompanying index highlighting the most significant undertakings.
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Newman Solar Farm Development
Proposed large-scale solar energy project intended to increase renewable electricity supply for Newman and nearby mining operations, reducing reliance on fossil fuel generation. As of the latest publicly available information, no confirmed construction commencement or development approval could be verified.
Newman Horizons Residential Estate
A residential estate offering quality and diversity of land choice, encouraging excellence in building design and delivering energy and water efficient housing suited to Newman's demanding climate. Features high-quality landscaping, footpath networks, and climate-smart housing principles.
Newman Health Campus
The $61.4 million Newman Health Campus redevelopment project was officially opened in May 2023. The facility operates as a comprehensive one-stop health hub for the East Pilbara region, providing 12 inpatient beds, six emergency department bays, two dental chairs, and six GP consultation spaces. It also includes dedicated rooms for outpatient consultations, therapy, medical imaging, pathology, and telehealth services to connect patients with specialists across Western Australia.
Newman Education Precinct Upgrade
Modernization of Newman's educational facilities including new classrooms, technology upgrades, and specialized learning spaces for mining industry training.
Western Ridge Iron Ore Project
BHP's Western Ridge Crusher Project is a major brownfield development located 21km southwest of Newman. It involves the design and construction of a new 30 Mtpa primary crusher and a 12km overland conveyor system to transport ore to the Newman West processing hub. The project serves to sustain production levels by replacing depleting orebodies at the Mount Whaleback site.
Newman Water Treatment Plant - Drinking Water Storage Capacity Upgrade
Water Corporation and BHP jointly delivered a project to increase reserve drinking water storage capacity at the Newman Water Treatment Plant in the Pilbara. The works, constructed by Downer between January 2024 and June 2025, included three new interim drinking water storage tanks, tank pad earthworks, ring beams and footings, a new transfer pump station, pipework, high voltage power supply, and electrical and instrumentation and control systems. The upgrade manages risk during supply interruption events and improves long-term reliability of drinking water for the Newman community and mining operations, which is drawn from the Ophthalmia and Homestead wellfields.
Newman Recreation Centre Redevelopment
Comprehensive redevelopment of Newman's main recreation centre including new swimming facilities, gymnasium upgrades, and community meeting spaces.
Newman Road Infrastructure Upgrade
Program of road upgrades across Newman to improve road safety, sealed road quality, key intersections and heavy vehicle access supporting mining and regional freight movements. The primary upgrade program has been completed, with subsequent regional highway improvement projects continuing separately in the Pilbara.
4,726 residents of Newman are employed, from a labour force of 4,844. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 84.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Newman has a capable workforce, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of only 2.4%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.5% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 4,726 residents are employed, which places the unemployment rate 1.1% below the Regional WA rate of 3.5%, while workforce participation is significantly elevated (84.5% compared to 65.6% in Regional WA). Census results show a low 2.0% of residents work from home, though the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.
The primary employment fields for residents include mining, construction, and accommodation & food. The area exhibits a high concentration of mining jobs, with an employment share that is 4.0 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has a minor footprint, accounting for 0.8% of employment compared to 9.3% across the region. The ratio of 0.8 workers for every resident at the time of the Census indicates a level of local job availability that exceeds the norm. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, during the twelve months leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 3.5% and the labor force expanded by 3.4%, which led to a 0.1 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional WA experienced an employment contraction of 0.1%, labor force expansion of 0.3%, and a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand in Newman. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with the local employment distribution to project growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution in Newman suggests local employment is set to grow by 4.4% over five years and 10.7% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
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Median household income in Newman is $2,972 a week (about $155,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,774 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $89,903 a year against an average of $101,843. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, the suburb of Newman recorded a median taxpayer income of $89,903 alongside an average income of $101,843. This ranks within the top percentile nationwide, contrasting with median and average figures of $59,973 and $74,392 across Regional WA. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current calculations point to approximately $99,729 (median) and $112,974 (average) as of March 2026. Census records indicate household, family, and individual incomes are all highly ranked in Newman, placing between the 96th and 99th percentiles nationally.
The weekly earnings distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which accounts for 37.4% of residents (2,592 people), mirroring the metropolitan region where 31.1% fall within this category. The large proportion of high-income earners (50.0% receiving more than $3,000/week) demonstrates strong financial capacity in this suburb. Once housing expenses are paid, residents keep 96.2% of their income, indicating high purchasing power.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Newman had 1,323 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 2% apartments. 6% are owned with a mortgage, 87% rented and 7% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $110 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 3.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 8.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential housing options in Newman, as recorded in the most recent Census, consisted of 93.6% standalone houses and 6.3% alternative housing types (semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing structures), compared to Regional WA's breakdown of 88.5% houses and 11.6% alternative housing types. Home ownership rates in Newman trailed Regional WA at 6.7%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (6.4%) or occupied by tenants (86.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly below the Regional WA average at $1,083, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $110, compared to Regional WA figures of $1,560 and $265.
On a national level, Newman's mortgage payments are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are similarly far below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Newman counted 1,323 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,420 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 71.4%, consisting of 40.2% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 6.9% single parents. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.6%, with single-person households representing 25.2% and shared households making up 2.9%. The median household occupancy of 2.7 individuals is higher than the Regional WA average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.1% of adults in Newman hold a university qualification, including 12.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 44.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 990 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 899 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The region presents educational disparities, with university graduation rates (17.1%) tracking far below the Australian average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear gap and a potential focus area for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational and technical expertise is highly prevalent, with 54.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (44.5%). School and study enrollment is notably high, with 39.0% of local residents actively participating in academic programs.
This comprises 17.3% enrolled in primary schools, 9.0% in secondary institutions, and 3.2% undertaking higher education programs.
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Getting around Newman means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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82.5% of residents in Newman report no long-term health condition. 1.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 67.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metrics suggest favorable outcomes for Newman residents, with AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and medical conditions showing results that align closely with national averages, low rates of common health conditions across young and old cohorts, and a very high rate of private health insurance covering approximately 68% of the population (4,687 people). This compares to 56.4% across Regional WA and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions were the most frequently reported medical issues, affecting 7.0% and 5.5% of residents respectively, while 82.5% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.3% in Regional WA.
The area has 2.8% of its population aged 65 and over (194 people), which is lower than the Regional WA figure of 19.2%. Health indicators for senior residents are exceptionally strong, scoring higher rankings than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.3% of Newman residents were born overseas and 18.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.5%) and Australian (23.3%). 8.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Newman shows higher levels of cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 18.2% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 31.3% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, claimed by 37.9% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in Buddhism, which represents 2.0% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Regional WA. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common groups in Newman are English, making up 25.5% of the population, which is lower than the regional average of 31.3%, Australian at 23.3%, which is lower than the regional average of 28.4%, and Other at 10.1%, which is higher than the regional average of 5.0%.
There are also clear differences in the concentration of other ethnic backgrounds: Maori represents 3.3% of Newman (compared to 1.0% regionally), New Zealanders represent 1.5% (compared to 0.9% regionally), and Australian Aboriginals represent 8.3% (compared to 6.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Newman is 32, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 33.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The suburb of Newman has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than the Regional WA median of 40 and the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 24.7% compared to Regional WA, while the 65 - 74 demographic is less common at 2.5%. This 25 - 34 concentration is higher than the national rate of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has grown from 20.1% to 22.8% of the population, and the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 23.5% to 24.7%.
In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 12.4% to 10.7%, and the 15 to 24 group fell from 9.7% to 8.6%. Population projections for 2041 show notable changes in the demographic makeup of the suburb of Newman. The 25 to 34 age cohort is expected to grow, adding 352 people (21%) to go from 1,711 to 2,064, while population decreases are expected for the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Newman
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 16 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,456 at the 2021 Census → 6,931 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL51111). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.