East Pilbara
Newman
Newman at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6,456
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Newman.
Newman (6753) sits in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia.
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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$110/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$110/wk
Owner occupied
12%
Renter occupied
76%
At a deeper level
6,456
Median age: 33
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Newman.
Frequently asked
About Newman.
- What is the Newman postcode?
- Newman is in the 6753 postcode, in WA, 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?
- Newman has approximately 6,456 residents. 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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