Newman
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Newman's population was around 4,588 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 349 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,239. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,588 in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 268 persons per square kilometer. Newman's population growth of 8.2% since the census positioned it within 0.7 percentage points of the national average (8.9%). Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 60.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 utilised 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, a population increase just below the median of national non-metropolitan areas was expected. The area was expected to expand by 402 persons to 2041, with an increase of 8.8% in total over the 17 years.

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 less than 1 dwelling approval annually over the past five years, totaling just 3 approvals. This low level of development reflects Newman's rural nature, where housing needs are typically specific and locally driven rather than based on broad market demand. It should be noted that with such low approval numbers, yearly growth figures and relativities can fluctuate significantly depending on individual projects.

Consequently, Newman has much lower development activity compared to the rest of Western Australia, and its development levels also fall below national averages. Recent building activity in Newman consists solely of detached dwellings, which aligns with the area's rural character where larger properties and space are commonplace.

Newman has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified eight projects potentially impacting the area. Notable projects are Newman Horizons Residential Estate, Newman Water Treatment Plant Upgrade, Western Ridge Iron Ore Project, and Newman Education Precinct Upgrade. The following details these projects, focusing on 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 2.8%.

As of June 2025, 2,777 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.4% lower than Rest of WA's 3.2%. Workforce participation in Newman is high at 77.6%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Key industries for employment among residents are mining, education & training, and health care & social assistance. Mining stands out with employment levels at 3.5 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.3% of local workers, below Rest of WA's 9.3%.

The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.9, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Newman's labour force decreased by 2.5%, while employment declined by 1.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.4 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of WA saw employment growth of 1.1% and labour force growth of 0.5%, with a decrease in unemployment of 0.6 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Newman's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 4.6% over five years and 11.1% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Newman had a median taxpayer income of $86,176 and an average income of $97,364. These figures place Newman in the top percentile nationally, compared to Rest of WA's $57,323 and $71,163 respectively. Considering Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $98,413 (median) and $111,190 (average). Census 2021 data ranks Newman's household, family, and personal incomes highly, between the 97th and 99th percentiles nationally. In Newman, 37.8% of individuals fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with metropolitan trends at 31.1%. A substantial proportion, 50.2%, earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity. After housing costs, residents retain 96.3% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Newman's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.8% houses and 6.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro WA had 76.2% houses and 23.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Newman was at 6.7%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (6.5%) or rented (86.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Newman was $1,032, lower than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,480 and significantly below the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Newman was recorded at $110, substantially lower than Non-Metro WA's $180 and the national figure of $375.

Newman has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 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 account for 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, which matches the average in the Rest of WA.

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

The area's university qualification rate is significantly lower than the Australian average, at 16.8% compared to 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common among those with higher education qualifications, 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 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (40.2%). Educational participation is high, with 35.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (16.6%), secondary education (8.5%), and tertiary education (2.1%). Newman's three schools have a combined enrollment of 990 students. The area has two primary schools and one secondary school, serving distinct age groups. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 21.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.4, indicating that Newman serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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Newman's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Newman exhibits excellent health outcomes, with a low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 70% (3,202 people) of Newman's total population has private health cover, significantly higher than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.4 and 6.0% of residents respectively. Conversely, 81.9% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly higher than the 80.7% reported in Rest of WA. Newman has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 2.2% (101 people), compared to Rest of WA's 3.6%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Newman are notably strong, mirroring the overall population's health profile.

Newman was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Newman's population was found to be more linguistically diverse than most local markets, with 16.9% speaking a language other than English at home as of the latest data available. In terms of birthplace, 27.7% of Newman's residents were born overseas. Christianity was identified as the predominant religion in Newman, comprising 38.4% of its population.

However, Buddhism stood out with 2.2%, compared to the regional average of 1.6%. For ancestry, the top three groups were Australian (24.6%), English (23.6%), and Other (9.8%). Noteworthy differences existed for Maori (3.4% vs 2.7%), New Zealand (1.6% vs 1.3%), and Australian Aboriginal (9.5% vs 14.8%) groups.

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

Newman's median age is 30, which is lower than Rest of WA's figure of 40 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of WA, Newman has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (22.3%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (2.0%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national figure of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 18.1% to 20.4%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has risen from 20.4% to 22.3%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 17.7% to 15.2%, and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 12.8% to 11.8%. Population forecasts for Newman indicate significant demographic shifts by 2041. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to grow strongly at 27%, adding 279 residents to reach a total of 1,303. Meanwhile, both the 75-84 and 65-74 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.