Newman (WA)

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Following an examination of ABS population updates for the wider region alongside new addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Newman has a calculated population of approximately 6,931 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 475 residents (7.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 6,456 individuals. The shift is determined from the resident population of 6,931, calculated by Districts using the most recent ERP data released by the ABS (June 2025) and address verifications conducted after the Census date. This population size corresponds to a density ratio of 0.30 persons per square kilometer, which offers residents abundant space. The 7.4% growth rate in the suburb of Newman since the census is within 1.9 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), indicating competitive growth characteristics. Demographic expansion in the locality was mostly driven by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 53.0% of total population increases during recent timeframes.

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Newman has a capable workforce, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of only 2.4%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.5% over the past year, according to Districts aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 4,726 residents are employed, which places the unemployment rate 1.1% below the Regional WA rate of 3.5%, while workforce participation is significantly elevated (84.5% compared to 65.6% in Regional WA). Census results show a low 2.0% of residents work from home, though the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.

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Based on Districts' compilation of the most recent postcode level ATO statistics published for financial year 2023, the suburb of Newman recorded a median taxpayer income of $89,903 alongside an average income of $101,843. This ranks within the top percentile nationwide, contrasting with median and average figures of $59,973 and $74,392 across Regional WA. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current calculations point to approximately $99,729 (median) and $112,974 (average) as of March 2026. Census records indicate household, family, and individual incomes are all highly ranked in Newman, placing between the 96th and 99th percentiles nationally. The weekly earnings distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which accounts for 37.4% of residents ( people), mirroring the metropolitan region where fall within this category. The large proportion of high-income earners ( receiving more than /week) demonstrates strong financial capacity in this suburb. Once housing expenses are paid, residents keep of their income, indicating high purchasing power.

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Residential housing options in Newman, as recorded in the most recent Census, consisted of 93.6% standalone houses and 6.3% alternative housing types (semi-detached properties, apartments, and other housing structures), compared to Regional WA's breakdown of 88.5% houses and 11.6% alternative housing types. Home ownership rates in Newman trailed Regional WA at 6.7%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (6.4%) or occupied by tenants (86.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly below the Regional WA average at $1,083, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $110, compared to Regional WA figures of $1,560 and $265. On a national level, Newman's mortgage payments are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are similarly far below the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 71.4%, consisting of 40.2% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 6.9% single parents. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.6%, with single-person households representing 25.2% and shared households making up 2.9%. The median household occupancy of 2.7 individuals is higher than the Regional WA average of 2.5.

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The region presents educational disparities, with university graduation rates (17.1%) tracking far below the Australian average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear gap and a potential focus area for targeted learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 12.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational and technical expertise is highly prevalent, with 54.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (44.5%).

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Health metrics suggest favorable outcomes for Newman residents, with Districts' evaluation of mortality data and medical conditions showing results that align closely with national averages, low rates of common health conditions across young and old cohorts, and a very high rate of private health insurance covering approximately 68% of the population (4,687 people). This compares to 56.4% across Regional WA and a national average of 55.7%.

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Newman shows higher levels of cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 18.2% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 31.3% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, claimed by 37.9% of the population. The most prominent statistical divergence is in Buddhism, which represents 2.0% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Regional WA.

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The suburb of Newman has a median age of 32 years, which is younger than the Regional WA median of 40 and the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 24.7% compared to Regional WA, while the 65 - 74 demographic is less common at 2.5%. This 25 - 34 concentration is higher than the national rate of 14.6%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has grown from 20.1% to 22.8% of the population, and the 25 to 34 cohort has increased from 23.5% to 24.7%. In contrast, the 5 to cohort declined from to , and the to group fell from to . Population projections for show notable changes in the demographic makeup of the suburb of Newman. The to age cohort is expected to grow, adding people () to go from to while population decreases are expected for the to and to cohorts.

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Newman currently has an estimated 457 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 293 children aged 0-2 and 196 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 1% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 20% by 2041 (to approximately 550 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 659. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.1 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.