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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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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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According to evaluations of broader regional ABS demographic releases alongside new address entries validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Newman has reached an estimated resident total of approximately 6,931 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 475 people (7.4%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 6,456 people. This updated figure is derived from the resident count of 6,931 determined by AreaSearch through the ABS ERP data release (June 2025) combined with 8 validated new addresses recorded post-census. The resulting population density sits at 0.30 persons per square kilometer, providing considerable space for inhabitants.
With an expansion of 7.4% since census, the suburb of Newman sits within 2.1 percentage points of the 9.5% national benchmark, highlighting healthy demographic momentum. Natural increase served as the primary growth engine, accounting for roughly 53.0% of recent population gains. Projections for each SA2 district published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored to 2022) form the foundation of AreaSearch's modeling, while unmapped SA2s and post-2032 horizons incorporate age-specific cohort rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (benchmarked to 2022 data). Looking ahead, demographic trajectory for the suburb of Newman is anticipated to track slightly below the national regional median, adding 705 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 10.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential building activity across Newman remains minimal, averaging fewer than 1 approvals annually with 3 dwellings approved across the five-year period. Muted building volume aligns with typical rural settings where dwelling requirements are modest and construction pipeline is capped by infrastructure thresholds and local demand. Because the baseline volume is so low, individual development undertakings can heavily alter annual statistics and comparative metrics. Construction output in Newman tracks markedly behind Rest of WA and sits well beneath national benchmarks. Furthermore, new building volume has consisted entirely of standalone detached houses designed for family living and rural space requirements.
A density measure of 723 people in the area per dwelling approval underscores the subdued, low-volume development climate.
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 $15.7 billion. 23 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture and sports & recreation. 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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Strategic infrastructure upgrades, planning programs, and major capital works serve as critical determinants of local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 24 projects positioned to influence the district, highlighted by the Newman Solar Farm Development, Newman Education Precinct Upgrade, Newman Health Campus, and Newman Water Treatment Plant Upgrade.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
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.
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 Education Precinct Upgrade
Modernization of Newman's educational facilities including new classrooms, technology upgrades, and specialized learning spaces for mining industry training.
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.
4,730 residents of Newman are employed, from a labour force of 4,845. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 84.7%. 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 boasts a highly skilled labor force with robust representation in manufacturing and industry. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4%, and estimated employment growth reached 3.5% over the previous year according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data. By March 2026, 4,730 residents were employed while the local unemployment rate fell 1.1% below the Regional WA average of 3.5%. Workforce participation exceeded standard levels significantly, reaching 84.7% compared to 65.4% in Regional WA. Census data indicates only 2.0% of residents worked from home, though this figure should be contextualized with the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns.
Key sectors employing local workers comprise mining, construction, and accommodation & food. Mining concentration is especially pronounced, standing at 4.0 times the regional norm. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.8% of local employment against a regional benchmark of 9.3%. A Census ratio of 0.8 workers for each resident demonstrates an availability of local jobs well above typical standards. Employment rose by 3.5% and the labour force grew by 3.4% over the 12 months to March 2026, according to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas, which caused the unemployment rate to drop by 0.1 percentage points. This trend differs from Regional WA, where employment shrank by 0.1%, the labour force expanded by 0.3%, and unemployment climbed by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context for anticipated future demand in Newman. By aligning these five- and ten-year projections with the local employment profile, potential growth patterns can be estimated. The national forecast projects a 6.6% increase over five years and a 13.7% increase over ten years, though sector-specific growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Newman's employment mix, local employment is projected to rise by 4.4% over five years and 10.7% over ten years, though this simple weighting extrapolation is for illustrative purposes only and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
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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ATO taxpayer records by postcode compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $89,903 and an average of $101,843 for the suburb of Newman. These figures represent substantial premiums over national benchmarks as well as Regional WA ($59,973 median; $74,392 average). Factoring in a Wage Price Index escalation of 10.93% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $99,729 (median) and $112,974 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household income measures, Census findings place Newman between the 96th and 99th percentiles across Australia.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket encompasses 37.4% of taxpayers (2,592 individuals), mirroring the broader regional share of 31.1%. Overall affluence is highlighted by 50.0% of households taking in more than $3,000 weekly, driving elevated discretionary expenditure, while residual income after housing overheads sits at 96.2%.
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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Census assessments show Newman's housing stock consisting of 93.6% houses and 6.3% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings across Regional WA. Outright property ownership in Newman was recorded at 6.7%, below regional levels, with mortgaged properties comprising 6.4% and rental accommodations accounting for 86.9%. Monthly mortgage payments showed a median of $1,083 and weekly rent recorded a median of $110, compared to $1,560 and $265 across Regional WA. These housing costs sit substantially below Australian median benchmarks of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
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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Family units constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 71.4%, consisting of couples with children (40.2%), couples without children (23.7%), and single parent families (6.9%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 28.6%, led by lone person households at 25.2% and group households at 2.9%. The area records a median household size of 2.7 people, exceeding the 2.5 average seen across Regional WA.
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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Attainment of higher education qualifications in the locality presents a hurdle, as the university qualification rate of 17.1% trails the Australian standard of 30.4%, highlighting a clear focus area for targeted educational strategies. Bachelor degrees represent 12.9% of awards, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Technical and trade accreditations feature strongly, with vocational qualifications held by 54.9% of persons aged 15+, consisting of certificates (44.5%) and advanced diplomas (10.4%). Engagement with formal study is substantial across the community, with 39.0% of residents enrolled in education programs. This cohort is distributed across primary education (17.3%), secondary education (9.0%), and tertiary education (3.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Community health indicators for Newman remain favorable, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and medical diagnoses aligning with national averages, showing subdued incidence of major medical issues across older and younger cohorts alike. Private health insurance participation is remarkably strong, covering roughly 68% of residents (4,687 people), outpacing the 56.4% recorded across Regional WA and the national standard of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues represent the most prevalent health diagnoses locally, affecting 7.0 and 5.5% of inhabitants respectively, whereas 82.5% of residents reported having no diagnosed chronic conditions (compared to 69.3% in Regional WA).
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 3.6% of the population (249 people), well below the 19.1% regional benchmark, and this older cohort exhibits especially strong health metrics relative to nationwide cohorts.
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 displays elevated cultural breadth relative to broader property markets, with 31.3% of inhabitants born overseas and 18.2% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the predominant faith, practiced by 37.9% of residents. Meanwhile, Buddhism demonstrates a noticeable overrepresentation locally, comprising 2.0% of the community versus 1.0% across Regional WA. Evaluating parental country of birth across Newman, English lineage leads at 25.5% (trailing the 31.3% regional benchmark), followed by Australian ancestry at 23.3% (below the 28.4% regional average), and Other backgrounds at 10.1% (well above the 5.0% regional rate).
Specific demographic variations are also evident, with Maori ancestry representing 3.3% locally (vs 1.0% regionally), New Zealand background at 1.5% (vs 0.9%), and Australian Aboriginal representation reaching 8.3% (vs 6.1%).
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. 33.2% 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 age distribution in the suburb of Newman is notably younger than Regional WA. Working-age adults aged 25 - 44 constitute 46.6% of the population as at August 2026 compared to 26.6% across Regional WA, while seniors aged 65+ comprise 3.6% against a regional level of 19.1%. AreaSearch assesses the median age at 32 as at August 2026, down from 33 at the 2021 Census and 8 years below the Regional WA median of 40 from that same Census (when Australia registered a median of 38). At cohort level, 25 - 44 adults expanded from 43.6% at the Census to an estimated 46.6%, and this group is projected to generate the largest absolute gain by 2041, increasing by 652 (20%) to 3,882, while children and young adults alongside retiree and elderly cohorts are forecast to contract.
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 Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last 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 6 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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 Aug 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.