Newman

Newman has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Newman's population was approximately 4,593 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 354 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,239. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,588 in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. Newman's population density was around 269 persons per square kilometer as of February 2026. This level of growth positions Newman within 1.5 percentage points of the national average (9.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 60.2% of overall population gains during recent periods in Newman.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch uses the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering projected demographic shifts, Newman is expected to increase by just below the median of national non-metropolitan areas, with an expected expansion of 402 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers. This reflects an increase of approximately 8.6% in total over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Newman according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Newman has had minimal residential development activity with fewer than one dwelling approval annually over the past five years (only three approvals). This low level of development reflects Newman's rural nature, where housing needs driven by local demand are more common than broader market forces. Due to these low approval numbers, yearly growth figures and relativities can significantly vary based on individual projects.

Consequently, Newman has much lower development activity compared to the rest of Western Australia and nationally. Recent building activity in Newman consists entirely of detached dwellings, which aligns with its rural character where larger properties are typical.

Newman has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones are Newman Horizons Residential Estate, Western Ridge Iron Ore Project, Newman Health Campus, and Newman Road Infrastructure Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Newman demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Newman has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors well-represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.9%, having grown by an estimated 1.3% over the past year. As of September 2025, 2,804 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.4% below Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%.

Workforce participation is high at 83.2%, compared to Rest of WA's 67.2%. Only 2.6% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts may have influenced this figure. Leading employment industries are mining, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Newman has a strong specialization in mining, with an employment share 3.5 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.3% of local workers, below Rest of WA's 9.3%.

The ratio of 0.9 workers per resident indicates substantial local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.3%, labour force grew by 0.4%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of WA recorded employment growth of 1.4%, labour force growth of 1.2%, with a decrease in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest Newman's employment should increase by 4.6% over five years and 11.1% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Newman's employment mix.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The Newman SA2 has an exceptionally high national income level based on AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2023. Its median taxpayer income is $85,595 and average income is $96,950, which compares to Rest of WA's figures of $59,973 and $74,392 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $93,829 (median) and $106,277 (average). The 2021 Census ranks Newman's household, family, and personal incomes highly nationally, between the 96th and 98th percentiles. Income brackets show that 37.8% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, consistent with broader regional trends at 31.1%. Notably, 50.2% earn above $3,000 weekly, indicating prosperity driving robust local economic activity. After housing costs, residents retain 96.3% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking in the 5th decile.

Newman is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Newman, as per the latest Census evaluation, 93.8% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 6.2% being other types such as semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Non-Metro WA's 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Newman stood at 6.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 6.5% and rented ones at 86.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,032, significantly lower than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,560. The median weekly rent in Newman was recorded at $110, substantially below the Non-Metro WA figure of $265 and the national average of $375. Nationally, Newman's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

Newman has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 72.2% of all households, including 40.9% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 7.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 27.8%, with lone person households at 24.4% and group households making up 3.0%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Newman faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 16.8%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 50.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas comprise 9.8% and certificates make up 40.2%. Educational participation is high at 35.7%, including 16.6% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 2.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 35.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 16.6% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 2.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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The level of general health in Newman is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Newman demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 70% of the total population, which consists of 3,201 people.

This compares to 56.4% across Rest of WA and 55.7% nationally. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 7.4 and 6.0% of residents respectively, while 81.9% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.3% across Rest of WA. The area has 1.9% of residents aged 65 and over, which is 89 people, lower than the 19.2% in Rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Newman was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Newman's population, as of the 2016 Census, had 16.9% speaking a language other than English at home and 27.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Newman with 38.4%. Buddhism, however, was more prevalent in Newman at 2.2%, compared to Rest of WA's 1.0%.

Ancestry-wise, Australians made up 24.6%, English 23.6%, and Other 9.8% of Newman's population. Notably, Maori were overrepresented at 3.4% (regional average: 1.0%), New Zealanders at 1.6% (vs regional 0.9%), and Australian Aboriginals at 9.5% (vs regional 6.1%).

Newman hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Newman has a median age of 30, which is younger than Rest of WA's figure of 40 and Australia's 38 years. Compared to Rest of WA, Newman has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (23.3%), but fewer residents aged 65-74 (1.9%). This 25-34 concentration is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 18.1% to 21.5%, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 20.4% to 23.3%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 17.7% to 14.6%, and the 45 to 54 age group dropped from 12.8% to 11.3%. Population forecasts for Newman in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the 25 to 34 cohort projected to grow by 22%, adding 232 residents to reach a total of 1,303. Meanwhile, both the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.