South Hedland WA

Postcode 6722 · Port Hedland LGA

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.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.0% High Yield
Price vs State$478K/$951K Below Median
Affordability3.6x Affordable
Price Momentum+16.5% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$89,223
Mean Income$97,193
Earners7,502
YoY Change+7.3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education2/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$478K
16.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$320K
6.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$240
POPULATION
11,046
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age32
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$2,586
Personal Income /wk$1415
Mortgage /mth$1,387
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops80
SCHOOLS (5)
Avg ICSEA860
Total Students2,481
Government5
Hedland Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 886
Baler Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 902
Cassia Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 867
South Hedland Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 815
Cassia Education Support CentreSpecial · Government · ICSEA 828
HOSPITALS (1)
Hedland Health Campuspublic
Data: 2024