Newman at a glance
Median house
$323,000
Median unit
$195,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6,456
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Newman.
The postcode for Newman is 6753 (WA).
The median house price in Newman is $323,000.
Newman (6753) sits in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia. The median house here is $323,000, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Newman has roughly 6,456 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Newman scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Newman's population at 6,456, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (12% own, 76% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,456
Median age
33
Family households
71%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $323,000 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $195,000, roughly 40% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $65,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Newman on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$323,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $195,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$110/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$110/wk
Owner occupied
12%
Renter occupied
76%
At a deeper level
$323,000
$195,000
6,456
Median age: 33
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.77% (median rent $110/wk against a $323,000 price tag). Units yield 2.93% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 76% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.77%
Based on $323,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.93%
Based on $195,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202612%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Location.
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Education
Schools in Newman.
Frequently asked
About Newman.
- What is the median house price in Newman?
- The median house price in Newman, WA 6753 is $323,000. The median unit price is $195,000.
- What is the Newman postcode?
- Newman is in the 6753 postcode, in WA, in the East Pilbara region.
- Where is Newman?
- Newman is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6753, in the East Pilbara region.
- What is the average rent in Newman?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $110, for units it's $110.
- How walkable is Newman?
- Newman has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Newman?
- Newman is close to Jigalong.
- What is the population of Newman?
- The population of Newman is approximately 6,456 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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