Overall score
Newman
28.4/100
Port Hedland
36.4/100
Newman vs Port Hedland, WA Suburb Comparison
Newman for investment; Port Hedland for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NewmanPort Hedland
Crime rate
Newman
105.5 / 1k
Port Hedland
105.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Newman
8
Port Hedland
29
Population
Newman
6,456
Port Hedland
4,081
Metric leadNewman 2Port Hedland 81 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesPort Hedland
- Best for investmentNewman
- Best for best valuePort Hedland
- Best for best schoolsPort Hedland
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Newman | Port Hedland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.4/100 | 36.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 12.0/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.5 / 1k | 105.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 0.1/100 | 0.7/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | — | 69 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 29 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Population | 6,456 | 4,081 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Newman is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds, while Port Hedland is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Newman tends to lead on schools and education options, plus a larger local community, while Port Hedland stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Newman suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Port Hedland is the stronger match for retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.