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South Hedland Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How South Hedland Compares
South Hedland vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | South Hedland | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,586 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $240 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,387 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 32 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -WA | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
South Hedland is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6722. It lies roughly 1314 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Port Hedland.
According to the 2021 Census, South Hedland has a population of 11,046 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $2,586, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 2,454 (22.2% of residents).
Housing in South Hedland includes a median weekly rent of $240, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,387, with 3,377 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Rental properties account for 72.3% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, South Hedland scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 5 schools in the South Hedland area, including Hedland Senior High School, Baler Primary School, Cassia Primary School and others.
South Hedland is part of the East Pilbara statistical area in Western Australia.
South Hedland Details
| Postcode | 6722 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 11,046 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,586/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,415/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $240 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,387 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 22.3 km² |
| Population Density | 496/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,377 |
| Australian Citizens | 72.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 2,454 (22.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -20.3927247 |
| Longitude | 118.6015553 |
| Distance from Perth | 1314 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (North) |
| Area (SA3) | East Pilbara |
| Local Government | Port Hedland |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,782 (25.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,276 (11.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,071 (36.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,504 (22.7%) |
| 65+ years | 412 (3.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 706 (6.4%) |
| Diabetes | 377 (3.4%) |
| Arthritis | 345 (3.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 178 (1.6%) |
| Cancer | 100 (0.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 74 (0.7%) |
| Dementia | 9 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 208 (6.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,005 (30.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,367 (41.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 711 (21.6%) |
Schools in South Hedland
Suburbs Near South Hedland
Same Postcode (6722)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.