Port Hedland vs South Hedland.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $724,500 and $477,500.
South Hedland (median $477,500) is roughly 52% cheaper to buy into than Port Hedland ($724,500).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Port Hedland (887) sits above South Hedland (881).
For buyers
South Hedland is the lower entry point at $477,500 median, 52% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
South Hedland offers the higher gross rental yield (2.61% vs 1.51%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Port Hedland edges out on average school ICSEA (887 vs 881).
Common questions
Is Port Hedland or South Hedland cheaper to buy in?
South Hedland has the lower median house price at $477,500, roughly 52% below Port Hedland ($724,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Port Hedland or South Hedland have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Port Hedland scores 887 vs 881 in South Hedland. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Port Hedland or South Hedland?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.61% in South Hedland vs 1.51% in Port Hedland. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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