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South Hedland

WA 6722 • Rest of WA

11,046
Population (2021)
$73,580
Median Income
22.26 km²
Area
$240/wk
Median Rent
Mining TownRemote LivingHigh IncomePilbara

About South Hedland

South Hedland is a Pilbara town 1,600 kilometres north of Perth, built to house workers in the iron ore industry. With around 15,000 residents, it serves as the residential centre for the Port Hedland region. The town has matured from mining camp origins into a genuine community.

Life here is driven by resources—high wages compensate for the remote location and challenging climate. The town offers comprehensive services including shopping, schools, and recreation. South Hedland attracts mining workers and families committed to the Pilbara lifestyle.

South Hedland falls under postcode 6722 and is governed by Port Hedland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Pilbara electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6722
Urban Area
South Hedland
LGA / Council
Port Hedland
Federal Electorate
Durack
State Electorate
Pilbara
Type
Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-20.40°, 118.60°
Statistical Area
Rest of WA
Area
22.26 km²
Elevation
16m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    South Hedland Shopping Centre Cnr Colebatch Way & Ranson Court South Hedland 6722 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$240
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,387
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
32 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
16.5%

488 state housing + 70 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,471
Census 2021
11,046
▲ 16.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$63,856
Income 2021
$73,580
▲ 15.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,018
Born Overseas 2,313

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 592
  • 2. Philippines 388
  • 3. England 197
  • 4. India 166
  • 5. South Africa 129
  • 6. Indonesia 88
  • 7. Thailand 71
  • 8. Zimbabwe 69
  • 9. Malaysia 41
  • 10. China 36

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,999
English 2,872
Australian Aboriginal 2,209
Irish 679
Scottish 632
Filipino 431
Maori 379
German 301
Italian 218
New Zealander 163

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,354
Both parents born in Australia
2,763
Both parents born overseas
1,177
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
42.8%
Christianity
32.6%
Islam
3.9%
Hinduism
1.5%
Buddhism
1.4%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,010 (9.1%)
5-14 years
1,772 (16.0%)
15-19 years
635 (5.7%)
20-24 years
641 (5.8%)
25-34 years
2,195 (19.9%)
35-44 years
1,876 (17.0%)
45-54 years
1,379 (12.5%)
55-64 years
1,125 (10.2%)
65-74 years
323 (2.9%)
75-84 years
71 (0.6%)
85+ years
18 (0.2%)

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