Newman, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Newman, in the Shire Of East Pilbara local government area.
| Locality | Newman |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of East Pilbara |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -23.02391 |
| Longitude | 119.97915 |
| Population | 12,316 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 27981.2 km² |
| Elevation | 543 m |
| Postcode | 6753 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1072 km north-northeast |
Newman is a locality in the Shire Of East Pilbara local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of 12,316. The locality covers an area of 27981.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 543 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1072 km north-northeast of Perth. Newman is located at 23.0239°S, 119.9792°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6753. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Newman bakes under a vast, ochre sky, the air a dry, insistent presence that carries the scent of sun-baked earth and distant iron ore. It lies 834.6 km north-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 41°T), and is situated 124.4 km south-south-west of Nullagine. The land around Newman is a study in muted grandeur, a broad expanse of weathered spinifex plains giving way to rugged, rust-coloured hills that ripple towards the horizon. These ancient geological formations, sculpted by millennia of wind and sun, stand as silent sentinels, their ridges catching the light in a way that shifts from deep crimson at dawn to a softened, dusty rose as the day wears on. The occasional hardy mulga tree, its branches gnarled and reaching, offers a sparse, welcome shade, a stark contrast to the immense openness that defines this country.
The story of Newman is deeply entwined with the earth it rests upon, its very existence forged from the rich mineral deposits that lie beneath the surface. This is a place where the hum of heavy machinery is as much a part of the soundscape as the whisper of the wind, a testament to the enduring legacy of iron ore mining that has shaped its economy and character. For generations, this industry has drawn people from far and wide, forging a unique community spirit built on resilience and a shared understanding of the demands and rewards of life in this remote, mineral-rich heartland. The town itself, a practical and functional centre, serves as the vital hub for those who work the surrounding leases, offering a place of respite and connection against the backdrop of Australia's immense, untamed interior.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Newman, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Newman, in the Shire Of East Pilbara local government area.
Detailed location data for Newman includes the postcode (6753), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of East Pilbara), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Newman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |