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South Hedland
WASouth Hedland is a growing suburb in WA with 12,982 residents.
- SA2 code
- 510021270
- State
- WA
Population
12,982
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+14.4%
3yr: +6.9% · 10yr: +30.7%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$240/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$2,586/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — South Hedland (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +6.9%5yr: +14.4%10yr: +30.7%Total: +66.1%
Population grew from 7,815 to 12,982 over 24 years, averaging 2.1% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 14.5%Predominantly detached houses (72.2%), rental-heavy (72.3% renting), built for families (49% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Houses 72%
Townhouses 22%
2,417 houses719 townhouses211 apartments
Tenure
Mortgage 20%
Renting 72%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
276 (8.4%)
2 bed
417 (12.7%)
3 bed
1,623 (49.2%)
4 bed
890 (27.0%)
5 bed
80 (2.4%)
6+ bed
10 (0.3%)