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NAPLAN Scores
No NAPLAN data available for this school.
Administration
Fees
$0
Students
86
Ratio
12:1
Attend.
36%
Demographics
Gender
45%/55%
Indig.
98%
LBOTE
100%
Demographics & Census
33 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$2972/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
2.5%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
12%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
1.7%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.7
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Newman
Full-time 43.7%Part-time 7.8%Unemployed 1.4%Not in labour 47.1%
Dwelling Types
Newman
House 92.3%Semi-detached 3.9%Flat/Unit 2.1%Other 1.7%
Commute Mode
Newman
Car 69.0%Transit 17.2%Bicycle 1.6%Walk 9.8%WFH 2.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
53.8%
New Zealand
6.9%
Philippines
2.9%
England
2.6%
South Africa
1.3%
Language at Home
English only
81.8%
Spanish
0.5%
Mandarin
0.3%
Hindi
0.1%
Arabic
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Newman
Is Newman safe?
Newman has a safety score of 13/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Nullagine (45/100), Marble Bar (79/100), Telfer (96/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Newman?
Median weekly rent in Newman is $750/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Marble Bar ($140/wk), Tom Price ($1625/wk), Paraburdoo ($1500/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Newman?
Newman has a school rating of 14/100 across 5 schools, which is well below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Newman Senior High School (Secondary), South Newman Primary School (Primary), Newman Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Newman affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Newman is $382K, up 15.5% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $259K. For renters, median weekly rent is $750/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Nullagine ($150K), Marble Bar ($60K), Tom Price ($750K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/newman
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Newman is a raw, purpose-built Pilbara mining town where BHP's iron ore empire shapes daily life. FIFO workers fly in for lucrative shifts surrounded by dramatic red-rock country and Karijini's gorges, then fly out before the heat bites. Permanent residents navigate extreme summers, limited services, and persistent youth crime and alcohol problems, but Indigenous community leadership and a resilient local spirit keep the town functioning beyond the resource cycle.
The typical house sells for around $382k and rent of $750/week, placing it 63% below the Perth metro median. With a safety score of 13/100, crime rates run 39 points above the metro average of 52. The area's 5 schools hold a combined rating of 14/100, below the Perth average. A younger demographic defines the area, with a median age of 33 and household income of $2,972/week.
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