South Hedland, WA 6722
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Median house price
$477,500
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in South Hedland itself.
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South Hedland at a glance
- Median unit
- $320,000
- Weekly rent
- $850
- All dwellings
- Population
- 11.0k
- Median age 32
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: WA rental bond data, September 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in South Hedland
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in South Hedland, houses changed hands at $477,500 in 2024, below the Western Australia median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in South Hedland itself. 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.
Rental data as of September 2026· WA rental bond data
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What to know about South Hedland
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 37°C (hot), winter mornings around 13°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 337 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Schools in South Hedland
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 75/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 71%
- Lone person
- 25%
- Owner occupied
- 26%
- Renter occupied
- 67%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 337 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 37.0°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 13.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about South Hedland
- What is the median house price in South Hedland?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in South Hedland, WA 6722 is $477,500 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in South Hedland itself. The median unit price is $320,000.
- How much is my house worth in South Hedland?
- A useful starting point is the South Hedland median house price of $477,500 (units $320,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- 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 suburb in the Port Hedland area, WA 6722.
- What is the average rent in South Hedland?
- The median weekly rent in South Hedland is $850 across all dwellings (WA rental bond data, September 2026). The bond records behind it carry no dwelling type, so there is no separate figure for houses and units.
- 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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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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