Newman, WA 6753 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Newman is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6753, home to 6,456 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the East Pilbara local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1049 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,456
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $2,972 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,774 /week
- Median family income
- $3,342 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- East Pilbara
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (North)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $110 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 4%
Schools
- Newman Primary School
- Newman Senior High School
- South Newman Primary School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 9 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 24 parks and reserves
- 26 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 78.7% of the 3,508 resolvable premises in Newman. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 21.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 78.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 10,413 across the Pilbara District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 3,571 violent offences, 1,628 theft, 1,519 drug offences.
Other suburbs in East Pilbara
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Newman?
Newman (WA 6753) had 6,456 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the East Pilbara local government area.
What is the median rent in Newman?
The median advertised rent in Newman is $110/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Newman?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Newman covering government sectors. Nearest include: Newman Primary School (0.3 km), Newman Senior High School (0.5 km), South Newman Primary School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Newman?
Newman is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (78.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Newman?
Across the surrounding area, 10,413 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (3,571), theft (1,628), drug offences (1,519). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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