Hyden, WA 6359 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hyden is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6359, home to 384 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Kulin local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 329 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 384
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,367 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,013 /week
- Median family income
- $2,136 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Kondinin
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Wheat Belt
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $175 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,035
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
- Hyden Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Transwa Bay Transwa Hyden
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 restaurant
- 3 parks and reserves
- 3 supermarkets
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 61 resolvable premises in Hyden. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 7,446 across the Great Southern District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,777 violent offences, 1,701 theft, 1,384 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hyden?
Hyden (WA 6359) had 384 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Kondinin local government area.
What is the median rent in Hyden?
The median advertised rent in Hyden is $175/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hyden?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Hyden covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hyden Primary School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hyden?
Hyden is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hyden?
Across the surrounding area, 7,446 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (1,777), theft (1,701), drug offences (1,384). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Hyden?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hyden centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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