South Hedland, WA 6722 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
South Hedland is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6722, home to 11,046 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Port Hedland local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1312 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 11,046
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $2,586 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,415 /week
- Median family income
- $3,024 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Port Hedland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (North)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $240 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,387
- Rent share of household income
- 9%
Schools
- South Hedland Primary School
- Cassia Education Support Centre
- Cassia Primary School
- Hedland Senior High School
- Baler Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 16 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 48 bus stops
- Hamilton Rd Before Throssell Rd
- Hamilton Rd After Throssell Rd
- Throssell Rd Before Forrest Cir
- Hamilton Rd Before Forrest Cir
- Hedditch St After Lawson St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 7 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 40 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 1 supermarket
- 16 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 82.5% of the 6,148 resolvable premises in South Hedland. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 17.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 82.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 10,413 across the Pilbara District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 3,571 violent offences, 1,628 theft, 1,519 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of South Hedland?
South Hedland (WA 6722) had 11,046 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Port Hedland local government area.
What is the median rent in South Hedland?
The median advertised rent in South Hedland is $240/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in South Hedland?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near South Hedland covering government sectors. Nearest include: South Hedland Primary School (0.9 km), Cassia Education Support Centre (1 km), Cassia Primary School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in South Hedland?
South Hedland is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (82.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is South Hedland?
Across the surrounding area, 10,413 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (3,571), theft (1,628), drug offences (1,519). 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 South Hedland?
48 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the South Hedland centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 16 bus stops. 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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