South Hedland is a well-established suburb in Western Australia within the Port Hedland local government area (postcode 6722). With a population of 11,046, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 32. Households earn a median income of $134K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, machinery operators & drivers, professionals. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Aboriginal Australian.
The median house price in South Hedland is $478,000, having surged 16.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $320,000 (+6.7% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $553. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,387.
South Hedland is served by 5 schools, including 3 primary, 1 secondary, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 860, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 80 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital.
From an investment perspective, South Hedland offers a gross rental yield of 6.0%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($478K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 3.6x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +16.5% year-on-year.
South Hedland is a well-established suburb in Western Australia within the Port Hedland local government area (postcode 6722). With a population of 11,046, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 32. Households earn a median income of $134K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, machinery operators & drivers, professionals. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Aboriginal Australian.
The median house price in South Hedland is $478,000, having surged 16.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $320,000 (+6.7% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $553. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,387.
South Hedland is served by 5 schools, including 3 primary, 1 secondary, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 860, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 80 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital.
From an investment perspective, South Hedland offers a gross rental yield of 6.0%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($478K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 3.6x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +16.5% year-on-year.