Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Newman

17 km²

Newman stands out for one of the most renter-heavy areas in the country, with household incomes well above most areas.

It also has a youthful population and fewer residents than most areas.

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📍 Newman, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population4,239—since 2011 Median age31 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population13.1%People aged 65 and over2.4%Children under 1527.7%People in a de facto relationship24.7%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Newman, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 39%, followed by Children (0–14) (28%) and Older adults (45–64) (21%).

Young adults (25–44)38.5%

Children (0–14)27.7%

Older adults (45–64)21.1%

Youth (15–24)10.2%

Seniors (65+)2.4%

Marital status

In Newman, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (43%) and Divorced (8%).

Married44%
Never married43%
Divorced8%
Separated4%
Widowed1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Newman, the largest group is Australia at 80%, followed by New Zealand (10%) and Philippines (4%).

Australia63.6%

New Zealand7.5%

Philippines2.9%

England2.3%

South Africa1.5%

India0.8%

China0.3%

Vietnam0.1%

Ancestry

In Newman, the largest group is Australian at 34%, followed by English (33%) and Scottish (9%).

Australian31.3%

English30.1%

Scottish8.3%

Irish7.5%

Filipino3.6%

German2.9%

Italian2.1%

Dutch1.7%

Chinese1.5%

Indian1.3%

Language

People using another language at home14.8%

Language used at home

In Newman, the largest group is English only at 96%, followed by Tagalog (2%) and Mandarin (1%).

English only72.8%

Tagalog1.3%

Mandarin0.5%

Punjabi0.4%

Hindi0.2%

Vietnamese0.2%

Cantonese0.1%

Italian0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Religion

People with no religion49.0%

Religious affiliation

In Newman, the largest group is No religion at 57%, followed by Christianity (38%) and Buddhism (2%).

No religion57%
Christianity38%
Buddhism2%
Islam1%
Hinduism1%
Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1250.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher13.1%

Highest year of school

In Newman, the largest group is Year 12 at 59%, followed by Year 10 (22%) and Year 11 (14%).

Year 1250.7%

Year 1019.1%

Year 1112.4%

Year 9 or below4.2%

Highest qualification level

In Newman, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 54%, followed by Bachelor degree (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (15%).

Certificate III / IV41.5%

Bachelor degree14.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.5%

Certificate I / II3.6%

Postgraduate degree3.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.7%

Field of qualification

In Newman, the largest group is Engineering & related at 35%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Society & culture (11%).

Engineering & related27.0%

Management & commerce12.3%

Society & culture8.2%

Education7.9%

Health6.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.6%

Architecture & building4.5%

Natural & physical sciences1.6%

Agriculture & environment1.6%

Creative arts1.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,624—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,995—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,359—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week31.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week44.4%

Household income distribution

In Newman, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $4,000 or more (28%) and $3,000–$3,999 (22%).

$1,500–$2,99933.5%

$4,000 or more25.0%

$3,000–$3,99919.5%

$650–$1,4998.7%

Under $6502.0%

Personal income distribution

In Newman, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and Under $650 (18%).

$1,500–$2,99934.3%

$650–$1,49923.3%

Under $65016.1%

$3,000 or more13.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition15.4%People with a mental health condition5.4%People needing help with daily activities1.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Newman, the largest group is None at 82%, followed by One condition (15%) and Two conditions (3%).

None69.8%

One condition12.4%

Two conditions2.3%

Three or more0.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Newman, the largest group is Asthma at 29%, followed by Mental health (24%) and Other condition (17%).

Asthma6.7%

Mental health5.4%

Other condition3.8%

Arthritis2.4%

Diabetes2.2%

Heart disease1.1%

Cancer0.9%

Lung condition0.4%

Stroke0.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.8%People providing unpaid care4.9%People caring for children unpaid34.1%People who served in the Defence Force2.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework17.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7—since 2011 One-parent families8.0%People living alone24.4%—since 2011

Family composition

In Newman, the largest group is Couples with children at 71%, followed by Couples without children (20%) and One-parent families (8%).

Couples with children71%
Couples without children20%
One-parent families8%
Other families1%

Household size

In Newman, the largest group is 2 people at 28%, followed by 1 person (24%) and 4 people (18%).

2 people28.3%

1 person24.4%

4 people18.2%

3 people16.4%

5 people8.0%

6 or more4.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$110—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,032—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90—since 2011 Households renting76.5%Homes owned outright6.0%Separate (detached) houses93.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms78.7%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Newman, the largest group is Rented at 79%, followed by Other tenure (10%) and Owned outright (6%).

Rented79%
Other tenure10%
Owned outright6%
Owned with a mortgage6%

Types of homes

In Newman, the largest group is Separate house at 94%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (4%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house94%
Townhouse / semi-detached4%
Flat or apartment2%

Bedrooms per home

In Newman, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 51%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

3 bedrooms50.5%

4 bedrooms25.7%

2 bedrooms16.1%

1 bedroom3.1%

5 or more2.5%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Newman, the largest group is Under $200 at 69%, followed by $350–$549 (14%) and $200–$349 (10%).

Under $20061.9%

$350–$54912.9%

$200–$3499.2%

$550–$7495.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Newman, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 51%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $1,800–$2,999 (19%).

Under $1,00050.0%

$1,000–$1,79925.0%

$1,800–$2,99918.1%

$3,000 or more4.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.7%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Newman, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 42%, followed by 1 vehicle (33%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles41.4%

1 vehicle33.2%

3 vehicles14.0%

4 or more7.1%

No vehicle3.7%

How people get to work

In Newman, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Walked (8%) and Car (passenger) (8%).

Car (driver)58.2%

Walked5.9%

Car (passenger)5.9%

Bus3.7%

Worked at home2.2%

Bicycle1.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years61.3%Recent arrivals from overseas19.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.7%Labour-force participation77.6%Employed full-time74.5%

Industries people work in

In Newman, the largest group is Mining at 41%, followed by Education & training (7%) and Health care & social assistance (7%).

Mining40.4%

Education & training6.8%

Health care & social assistance6.7%

Retail trade6.6%

Construction4.9%

Public administration & safety4.7%

Administrative & support4.3%

Accommodation & food4.0%

Transport & warehousing3.9%

Other services3.8%

Occupations people work in

In Newman, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 27%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (23%) and Professionals (10%).

Technicians & trades26.5%

Machinery operators & drivers22.6%

Professionals9.9%

Labourers8.7%

Clerical & administrative8.4%

Community & personal service8.2%

Managers7.6%

Sales workers5.3%

Areas within Newman

Newman Block 1 Newman Block 2 Newman Block 3 Newman Block 4 Newman Block 5 Newman Block 6 Newman Block 7 Newman Block 8 Newman Block 9 Newman Block 10 Newman Block 11 Newman Block 12 Newman Block 13 Newman Block 14 Newman Block 15 Newman Block 16

Nearby areas

Meekatharra Ashburton (WA)South Hedland Port Hedland Roebourne Karratha East Pilbara Exmouth

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