Newman
WA 6753 • Rest of WA
About Newman
Newman is a remote mining town in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia, located approximately 1,186 kilometres north of Perth via the Great Northern Highway and just 9 kilometres north of the Tropic of Capricorn. With a population of around 6,456, it serves as the administrative centre of the Shire of East Pilbara and is dominated by the Mt Whaleback iron ore mine — one of the largest open-cut iron ore operations in the world, operated by BHP. The town was purpose-built in the early 1970s to support mining operations and sits at an elevation of 462 metres on the edge of the Ophthalmia Range. It is home to a diverse, transient workforce including fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers as well as long-term resident families.
Despite its remote location in the Pilbara's arid interior, Newman is a surprisingly well-serviced community with a major shopping centre anchored by Woolworths, a hospital, sporting clubs, and a range of dining options. The town is maintained to a high standard thanks to BHP investment, with landscaped streets, parks, and recreation facilities including a swimming pool and gym. The Karijini National Park — one of Australia's most spectacular gorge landscapes — is just 90 minutes away, drawing tourists and adventure seekers. Newman attracts workers drawn by above-average incomes in the mining sector, and has a strong community culture despite the high turnover of FIFO residents.
Newman falls under postcode 6753 and is governed by the East Pilbara Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Durack, while state elections fall under the Pilbara electorate.
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 6753
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6753, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6753; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Census personal income 2016 vs 2021
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Housing 2021 Census
72 state housing + 9 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Transwa — Port Hedland / Perth (coach service) Approx 13 hrs to Perth
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Newman Airport serves regular flights to Perth (approx 1h 45min). FIFO workers typically fly via Newman Airport.
Newman is designed around car travel; most amenities are within the town centre but distances and heat make walking impractical for much of the year.
Supermarkets Nearby
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WoolworthsHilditch Avenue Newman 6753 WA
Schools
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Pmb 8 Via
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Hilditch Avenue
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Gregory Avenue
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Parnnburr Community Via
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Punmu Community
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 448
- 2. Philippines 188
- 3. England 171
- 4. South Africa 82
- 5. Thailand 54
- 6. India 53
- 7. Zimbabwe 47
- 8. Ireland 40
- 9. Papua New Guinea 28
- 10. China 26
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)