Suburb Description
South Hedland is a suburb located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, approximately 1313 km from Perth CBD. It serves as the CBD of the Town of Port Hedland and was initially established in the 1960s to support the region's growing mining and industrial sectors. The suburb is approximately 22.8 square kilometres and includes 8 parks. South Hedland is a diverse community accommodating professionals, singles, and families, offering amenities such as shopping centres, dining options, and recreational facilities. Its town centre has undergone extensive revitalisation, including a new main street and town square, signaling a bright future for the area. The real estate market consists of modern, refurbished homes and older properties. [2, 9, 10, 11]
Suburb Details
Current median house price:
479000
Current median unit, townhouse, villa, apartment price:
317000
Current overall median rent weekly:
950
Annual rent growth rate:
13.5%
Number of properties for sale:
133
Current house rental yield:
11.61%
Current unit rental yield:
13.65%
Current vacancy rate:
1.79%
Number of houses sold in last 12 months:
232
Number of units sold in last 12 months:
61
Number of properties sold recently:
293
Time on Market
Current time on market for houses:
39
Current time on market for units:
24
Growth Information
Growth - House past 12 months:
-1.60%
Growth - House past 24 months:
24.06%
Growth - Unit, townhouse, villa, apartment past 12 months:
-6.25%
Demography
Population:
12671
Median age:
30
Gender distribution:
Male: 52.5%
Female: 47.5%
Person type:
Families - Count:
Families - Average children per family:
Married: 42.9%
Separated:
Divorced:
Not married:
Salary:
Weekly household income: $2,586
Average annual income range: $130,000 - $182,000
Public housing:
Percentage:
Street information:
Property ownership types:
Fully owned:
Being purchased:
Being rented: 82%
Other or not stated:
Property types:
Separate house: 75.0%
Semi-detached: 21.0%
Flat/unit/strata: 3.3%
Other: 0.4%
Median Price History
| Type | Bedrooms | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | 2 | 2025 | 325000 |
| House | 3 | 2025 | 450000 |
| House | 4 | 2025 | 653000 |
| House | 5 | 2025 | 679000 |
| Unit, Villa, Townhouse, Apartment | 1 | 2025 | 317000 |
| Unit, Villa, Townhouse, Apartment | 2 | 2025 | 300000 |
| Unit, Villa, Townhouse, Apartment | 3 | 2025 | 331000 |
| Year | House | Unit |
Rent Price History
| Type | Bedrooms | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | 2 | 2025 | 625 |
| House | 3 | 2025 | 850 |
| House | 4 | 2025 | 1350 |
| House | 5 | 2025 | 1450 |
| Unit, Villa, Townhouse, Apartment | 1 | 2025 | 662 |
| Unit, Villa, Townhouse, Apartment | 2 | 2025 | 650 |
| Unit, Villa, Townhouse, Apartment | 3 | 2025 | 725 |
| Year | House | Unit |
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