Newman

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Newman's population is around 4,593 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 354 people (8.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,239 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,588 from the ABS as of June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 269 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Newman's 8.4% growth since the census positions it within 1.5 percentage points of the national average (9.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, which contributed approximately 60.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilizing 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 the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of national non-metropolitan areas is expected, with the area expected to expand by 402 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 8.6% 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 minimal residential development activity with less than 1 dwelling approval annually (3 approvals over five years). These low development levels reflect the rural nature of the area, where development is typically driven by specific local housing needs rather than broad market demand. Note: with such low approval numbers, yearly growth figures and relativities can vary considerably based on individual projects.

Newman naturally has much lower development activity compared to the Rest of WA. Development levels are likewise under national averages. Further, recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, reflecting the area's rural character where larger properties and space are typical.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 8 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Newman Horizons Residential Estate, Western Ridge Iron Ore Project, Newman Health Campus, and Newman Road Infrastructure Upgrade, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Newman possesses a skilled workforce, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of only 3.1%, and 2.3% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 2,836 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.4% below Regional WA's rate of 3.5%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (84.3% compared to Regional WA's 67.4%). Based on Census responses, a low 2.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise mining, education & training, and health care & social assistance. The area shows particularly strong specialization in mining, with an employment share of 3.5 times the regional level. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.3% of the local workforce, below Regional WA's 9.3%. The ratio of 0.9 workers for each resident, as at the Census, indicates substantial local employment opportunities.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.3% and the labour force increased by 2.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Regional WA recorded employment growth of 1.0%, labour force growth of 1.4%, with unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Newman. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Newman's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.6% over five years and 11.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Newman SA2's income level is exceptionally high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Newman SA2's median income among taxpayers is $85,595 and the average income stands at $96,950, which compares to figures for Regional WA's of $59,973 and $74,392 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $93,829 (median) and $106,277 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Newman, between the 96th and 98th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 37.8% of the community (1,736 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the region showing 31.1% in the same category. A significant 50.2% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. After housing costs, residents retain 96.3% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and 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

Dwelling structure within Newman, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 93.8% houses and 6.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional WA's 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Newman was lagging that of Regional WA, at 6.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (6.5%) or rented (86.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional WA average at $1,032, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $110, compared to Regional WA's $1,560 and $265. Nationally, Newman's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

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

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (16.8%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 12.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 50.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (40.2%).

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 see low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 70% of the total population (3,201 people). This compares to 56.4% across Regional WA. The national average is 55.7%.

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% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.3% across Regional WA. The area has 1.9% of residents aged 65 and over (89 people), which is lower than the 19.2% in Regional 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 is more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 16.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 27.7% born overseas. The main religion in Newman is Christianity, which makes up 38.4% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which comprises 2.2% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Regional WA.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Newman are Australian, comprising 24.6% of the population, English, comprising 23.6% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 31.3%, and Other, comprising 9.8% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maori is notably overrepresented at 3.4% of Newman (vs 1.0% regionally), New Zealand at 1.6% (vs 0.9%) and Australian Aboriginal at 9.5% (vs 6.1%).

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

With a median age of 30, Newman is materially younger than the Regional WA figure of 40 and is substantially under Australia's 38 years. Relative to Regional WA, Newman has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (23.3%) but fewer 65 - 74 year-olds (1.9%). This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 18.1% to 21.5% of the population, 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 group dropped from 12.8% to 11.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Newman. The 25 to 34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 22%, adding 232 residents to reach 1,303. On the other hand, both the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 age groups will see reduced numbers.