Side by sideSuburb comparison

Port Hedland vs South Hedland.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Port Hedland edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Port Hedland (887) sits above South Hedland (881).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Port Hedland edges out on average school ICSEA (887 vs 881).

Common questionsPort Hedland vs South Hedland

Common questions

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.

The numbers behind the take

Port Hedland
Metric
South Hedland

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$210/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$240/wk
$210/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$240/wk
21.0%
Owner occupied
26.0%
69.0%
Renter occupied
67.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
70
Bike score
75
4,081
Population
11,046
34
Median age
32

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
7
887
Avg ICSEA
881

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).