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South Hedland

WA

South 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

ABS · 2021

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%)

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