South Hedland at a glance
Median house
$477,500
Median unit
$320,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
11.0k
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about South Hedland.
The postcode for South Hedland is 6722 (WA).
The median house price in South Hedland is $477,500.
South Hedland (6722) sits in the Port Hedland region of Western Australia. The median house here is $477,500, below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
South Hedland has roughly 11,046 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
South Hedland scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Hedland's population at 11,046, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (26% own, 67% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
11,046
Median age
32
Family households
71%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $477,500 on a typical sale, below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $320,000, roughly 33% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $96,000. Prices are below the Western Australia median, which keeps South Hedland on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$477,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $320,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
26%
Renter occupied
67%
At a deeper level
$477,500
$320,000
11,046
Median age: 32
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.61% (median rent $240/wk against a $477,500 price tag). Units yield 3.90% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 67% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.61%
Based on $477,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.90%
Based on $320,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202626%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
75
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Location.
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Education
Schools in South Hedland.
Local schools for South Hedland
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Hedland Senior High School
South Hedland Primary School
Baler Primary School
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Frequently asked
About South Hedland.
- What is the median house price in South Hedland?
- The median house price in South Hedland, WA 6722 is $477,500. The median unit price is $320,000.
- What is the South Hedland postcode?
- South Hedland is in the 6722 postcode, in WA, in the Port Hedland region.
- Where is South Hedland?
- South Hedland is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6722, in the Port Hedland region.
- What is the average rent in South Hedland?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in South Hedland?
- There are 7 schools serving South Hedland on this page, including Hedland Senior High School, South Hedland Primary School, Baler Primary School.
- How walkable is South Hedland?
- South Hedland has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 75.
- What suburbs are near South Hedland?
- South Hedland is close to Wedgefield, Port Hedland, Redbank, Boodarie, Finucane.
- What is the population of South Hedland?
- The population of South Hedland is approximately 11,046 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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