Newman

This is a notably young community where 27.7% of people are children under 15, far above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors are rare, with people aged 65 and over making up only 2.4% of the population. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in the rest of the state.

About 24.4% of residents were born overseas, which is well below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, though the Filipino community is a visible part of the population.

English is the main language for 72.8% of the town, and 14.8% of people use another language at home. This is well below the national figure of 22.3%, though the number of people using other languages has risen slightly since 2016.

A majority of the community identifies as having no religion, at 49.0%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and represents a significant increase from 2016.

Qualifications are generally lower than in other areas, with only 13.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 since 2016, and many hold trade certificates, particularly in engineering.

Incomes are very high, with 44.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week—far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical household income is $2,995 per week, which is more than $1,200 higher than the Australian average.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 15.4% reporting a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also among the lowest in the country at 1.2%.

Volunteerism is much higher here than in most areas, with 19.8% of people participating. There is also a high rate of unpaid childcare, at 34.1%, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations people make up 13.1% of the population, and this group is noticeably young, with a typical age of 20. Compared to other areas, First Nations residents here have higher typical incomes and lower unemployment rates.

Families with children are the norm, making up 70.6% of households. This helps explain why homes are larger, with 2.7 people per home, slightly more than the national typical of 2.5.

Renting is the dominant way of living, with 76.5% of households renting—far above the national figure of 30.6%. While most people live in separate houses, very few own their home outright, and typical weekly rents are very low at $110.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport and there are no public transport stops in the area. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

The population is highly mobile, with 61.3% of people moving into the area in the last five years. Nearly 20% of residents are recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is very strong, with 77.6% of adults working or looking for work. The economy is dominated by the mining industry, which employs 40.4% of the workforce, and unemployment is very low at 2.7%.

The town has a moderate overall advantage score of 998, which is about the national average. However, it ranks lower for general access to money and resources compared to many other areas.

The climate is hot and dry, with an average maximum temperature of 33.1 degrees. Rainfall is also very low, though still well above the Western Australian average.

While almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is only somewhat walkable overall. There is no access to public transport by foot, though over half of residents can walk to health services.