Newman, Western Australia: Mining Jobs and Town Guide
Newman is in the Pilbara area of Western Australia. The ABS 2021 Census counted 4,239 people for the Urban Centre and Locality (UCL). Every fact below links to the page it came from.
Last checked 10 October 2026. Operations, services and airlines change, so confirm with the operator, council or airport before you plan a move.
Key facts
- State
- Western Australia
- Region
- Pilbara
- Population
- 4,239 people, Urban Centre and Locality (UCL), median age 31ABS 2021 Census, geography: Newman
- Main commodity
- Iron ore
- Council
- Shire of East Pilbara
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
Mining and industry around Newman
The Shire of East Pilbara says Newman is about 1,186 km north of Perth and was built in the 1960s by the Mount Newman Mining Company.
Source: Shire of East Pilbara, about Newman, checked 10 October 2026BHP lists its Newman operations as Newman East and Newman West (Mount Whaleback), run as an 85:15 joint venture with Mitsui and ITOCHU.
Source: BHP, Newman, checked 10 October 2026BHP says operations began in 1968 and reports 52,681 kt of production for FY2026. It says the ore is railed to Port Hedland.
Source: BHP, Newman, checked 10 October 2026
Getting to Newman
Newman Airport
The Shire of East Pilbara says Qantas/QantasLink, Virgin Australia and Alliance run scheduled jet services from Newman Airport to Perth.
Source: Shire of East Pilbara, Newman Airport, checked 10 October 2026We list airlines as published by the airport or council. We do not list fares or flight times.
Residents and FIFO
A WA Government plan from June 2010 put Newman at about 5,000 permanent residents and 3,000 FIFO workers. This is a 2010 figure, not a current one.
Source: Newman Revitalisation Plan summary (WA Government, June 2010), checked 10 October 2026Mining jobs in Newman
The operator pages cited above name these employers. Their careers pages list current roles.
BHP
BHP careers
For other employers and the job boards that list FIFO roles, see FIFO jobs: where to apply.
These guides cover what sites ask for and what roles pay.
Newman questions answered
How many people live in Newman?
The ABS 2021 Census counted 4,239 people for Newman, measured as a Urban Centre and Locality (UCL). The median age was 31. Other ABS geography types give different counts for the same place, so check the type before you compare towns.
What is mined or exported around Newman?
Main commodity: iron ore (BHP, Newman). BHP lists its Newman operations as Newman East and Newman West (Mount Whaleback), run as an 85:15 joint venture with Mitsui and ITOCHU.
Can you fly to Newman?
The Shire of East Pilbara says Qantas/QantasLink, Virgin Australia and Alliance run scheduled jet services from Newman Airport to Perth.
Is Newman a residential or FIFO town?
A WA Government plan from June 2010 put Newman at about 5,000 permanent residents and 3,000 FIFO workers. This is a 2010 figure, not a current one.
Which mining companies hire around Newman?
The operator pages cited above name BHP. Apply through its careers page, or see the FIFO jobs hub for other employers and job boards.