Port Hedland
South Hedland
South Hedland at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
11.0k
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about South Hedland.
South Hedland (6722) sits in the Port Hedland region of Western Australia.
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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
26%
Renter occupied
67%
At a deeper level
11,046
Median age: 32
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
75
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in South Hedland.
Local schools for South Hedland
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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 South Hedland postcode?
- South Hedland is in the 6722 postcode, in WA, 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?
- South Hedland has approximately 11,046 residents. The median age is 32.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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