Newman, Australia

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Newman is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 6,456. Elevation: 1,781 ft (543 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

6,456 Population
1,781 ft Elevation 543 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
11.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone

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About Newman

Newman

Newman, originally named Mount Newman until 1981, is a town in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. It is located about 1,186 kilometres (737 mi) north of Perth, and 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) north of the Tropic of Capricorn. It can be reached by the Great Northern Highway. Newman is a modern mining town, with homes contrasting with the surrounding reddish desert. As of the 2021 census, Newman had a population of 6,456. The Hickman Crater, a meteorite impact crater discovered in 2007, is 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Newman.

People

Population6,456

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain11.7 in/yr
Elevation1,781 ft (543 m)
Population6,456
Elevation1,781 ft (543 m)
Coordinates-23.3564°, 119.7355°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average90°F (32°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation11.7 inches (297 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Newman

Newman is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 6,456. The city sits at an elevation of 1,781 feet (543 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 90°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Climate in Newman

Newman has an average annual temperature of 24.3°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jan (32°C), the coldest is Jul (15°C). Average annual precipitation is 376 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 32°C / 90°F 25.1° / 39° 94.1
Feb 30.5°C / 87°F 23.9° / 37.1° 90.2
Mar 28.8°C / 84°F 22.1° / 35.4° 41.6
Apr 25°C / 77°F 17.8° / 32.1° 27.1
May 19.4°C / 67°F 11.6° / 27.1° 10.1
Jun 15.3°C / 60°F 7.4° / 23.2° 19.0
Jul 15°C / 59°F 6.5° / 23.5° 14.6
Aug 17°C / 63°F 7.9° / 26.2° 2.8
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 12.3° / 30.6° 4.3
Oct 26.6°C / 80°F 17.9° / 35.3° 6.9
Nov 29.4°C / 85°F 21.2° / 37.6° 17.1
Dec 31.6°C / 89°F 24.1° / 39.2° 48.1
Newman has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 90°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,781 feet.

Temperature

90°F Jan (32°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average75.2°F
39% above Australia avg
January Average90°F (32°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation1,781 ft (543 m)
Coordinates23.3564°S, 119.7355°E
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.7"
69% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.95"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 21, 2022.

May 20, 2011 42 km WSW of Newman, Australia M4.7 43 km
Mar 21, 2022 102 km WNW of Newman, Australia M4.4 102 km
Jun 7, 2021 78 km S of Nullagine, Australia M4.4 92 km
Feb 6, 2002 93 km ENE of Newman, Australia M3.7 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ilsa (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Ilsa Category 2 271 km
2020 Damien Category 2 283 km
2014 Christine Category 2 233 km
2010 Laurence Category 2 268 km
2007 George Category 3 213 km
2004 Fay Category 3 260 km
2002 Chris Category 2 197 km
2000 John Category 4 160 km
1996 Kirsty Category 3 108 km
1996 Olivia Category 3 200 km
1989 Orson Category 2 224 km
1983 Jane Category 1 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 90°F (32°C) 1.9 in Warmest
February 87°F (31°C) 3.0 in Wettest
March 84°F (29°C) 1.6 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
July 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
November 83°F (28°C) 0.4 in
December 88°F (31°C) 1.1 in

Newman has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 58°F in July to 90°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.0") and October the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Newman

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Newman Senior High School - - - -
South Newman Primary School - - - -
Newman Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Newman

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Newman Museum

Libraries in Newman

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Newman Public Library0.0

Hotels in Newman

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mia Mia House in the Desert
Newman Hotel Motel
Oasis@Newman
Seasons Hotel

Restaurants in Newman

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mia Mia Restaurant and Bar
Newman Hotel Bistro & Garden Bar
Seasons Steakhouse

Cafes in Newman

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Plancha Cafe
SIP Coffee

Veterinaries in Newman

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Newman Veterinary Hospital

Gas Stations in Newman

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
AU #1304667697
BP Capricorn
Newman Ampol Diesel Stop
Newman Fuels
Rabbit Flat Refuel
Shell Newman

Banks in Newman

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bankwest

Shopping Malls in Newman

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Newman Boulevard Shopping Centre
Parnawarri Shopping Centre

Gyms in Newman

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Snap Fitness

Golf Courses in Newman

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fortescue Golf Club

Airports Near Newman

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newman AirportZNEMedium Airport
Barimunya AirportBYPSmall Airport
Bulloo Downs Station Airport-Small Airport
Capricorn Village Airstrip-Small Airport
Giles Point Airport-Small Airport
Karlawinda Mine Airport-Small Airport
Prairie Downs Airstrip-Small Airport
Rhodes Ridge Airport-Small Airport
Roy Hill Station AirportRHLSmall Airport
Sandhill Airport-Small Airport
Sylvania Homestead Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Newman

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Newman Baptist church

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Meteorites
2
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Meteorites Near Newman

2 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Newman.

Name Year Description
Kumerina 1937
Wonyulgunna 1937

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Newman has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 90°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 11.7 inches.

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