Newman vs Port Hedland, WA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Newman | Port Hedland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.4/100 | 42.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.6/100 | 9.4/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | — | 69 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 7 |
| Population | 6,456 | 4,081 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPort Hedland
- Best for familiesPort Hedland
- Best for investmentPort Hedland
- Best for best valuePort Hedland
- Best for best schoolsNewman
Comparison summary
Newman and Port Hedland offer different strengths across official suburb data. Port Hedland leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Port Hedland; Housing (desirability) favours Port Hedland; Schools & preschools favours Newman. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Port Hedland, Families → Port Hedland, Investment → Port Hedland, Best value → Port Hedland.