Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

South Hedland

22 km²

South Hedland stands out for remarkably few over-65s, with an unusually renter-heavy population.

It's also marked by a younger age profile than most and well-off households.

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📍 South Hedland, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population11,046—since 2011 Median age32 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population22.2%People aged 65 and over3.8%Children under 1525.2%People in a de facto relationship23.3%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In South Hedland, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 37%, followed by Children (0–14) (25%) and Older adults (45–64) (23%).

Young adults (25–44)36.9%

Children (0–14)25.2%

Older adults (45–64)22.7%

Youth (15–24)11.6%

Seniors (65+)3.8%

Marital status

In South Hedland, the largest group is Never married at 49%, followed by Married (38%) and Divorced (7%).

Never married49%
Married38%
Divorced7%
Separated4%
Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In South Hedland, Australia is the majority at 82%; New Zealand is next at 7%.

Australia63.5%

New Zealand5.4%

Philippines3.5%

England1.8%

India1.5%

South Africa1.2%

China0.3%

Vietnam0.3%

Nepal0.0%

Italy0.0%

Ancestry

South Hedland splits fairly evenly between Australian (35%) and English (33%), with Irish at 8%.

Australian27.2%

English26.0%

Irish6.1%

Scottish5.7%

Filipino3.9%

German2.7%

Italian2.0%

Indian1.4%

Chinese1.3%

Dutch1.1%

Language

People using another language at home15.9%

Language used at home

In South Hedland, English only is the majority at 95%; Tagalog is next at 2%.

English only67.4%

Tagalog1.7%

Mandarin0.5%

Vietnamese0.4%

Hindi0.2%

Arabic0.2%

Greek0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Italian0.1%

Religion

People with no religion42.8%

Religious affiliation

In South Hedland, No religion is the majority at 52%; Christianity is next at 39%.

No religion52%
Christianity39%
Islam5%
Hinduism2%
Buddhism2%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher10.4%

Highest year of school

In South Hedland, Year 12 is the majority at 53%; Year 10 is next at 24%.

Year 1243.6%

Year 1019.8%

Year 1111.9%

Year 9 or below6.8%

Highest qualification level

In South Hedland, Certificate III / IV is the majority at 55%; Bachelor degree is next at 18%.

Certificate III / IV37.3%

Bachelor degree12.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.7%

Certificate I / II3.5%

Postgraduate degree2.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.0%

Field of qualification

In South Hedland, the largest group is Engineering & related at 35%, followed by Management & commerce (18%) and Society & culture (10%).

Engineering & related23.6%

Management & commerce11.8%

Society & culture6.7%

Education6.6%

Health6.4%

Architecture & building4.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.9%

Agriculture & environment1.4%

Creative arts1.2%

Natural & physical sciences1.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,415—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,586—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,024—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week25.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week37.9%

Household income distribution

In South Hedland, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $4,000 or more (24%) and $3,000–$3,999 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99931.9%

$4,000 or more20.8%

$3,000–$3,99917.1%

$650–$1,49911.7%

Under $6506.5%

Personal income distribution

In South Hedland, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by Under $650 (28%) and $650–$1,499 (25%).

$1,500–$2,99928.5%

Under $65022.7%

$650–$1,49920.5%

$3,000 or more10.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition16.8%People with a mental health condition4.6%People needing help with daily activities2.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In South Hedland, None is the majority at 79%; One condition is next at 16%.

None64.8%

One condition13.2%

Two conditions2.7%

Three or more1.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

No single group dominates in South Hedland — Asthma leads at 25%, ahead of Other condition (18%) and Mental health (18%).

Asthma6.4%

Other condition4.6%

Mental health4.6%

Diabetes3.4%

Arthritis3.1%

Heart disease1.6%

Cancer0.9%

Lung condition0.7%

Stroke0.5%

Dementia0.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers10.9%People providing unpaid care6.0%People caring for children unpaid29.0%People who served in the Defence Force1.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework14.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7—since 2011 One-parent families15.5%People living alone25.3%—since 2011

Family composition

In South Hedland, Couples with children is the majority at 63%; Couples without children is next at 20%.

Couples with children63%
Couples without children20%
One-parent families16%
Other families1%

Household size

South Hedland splits fairly evenly between 2 people (29%) and 1 person (25%), with 3 people at 16%.

2 people29.3%

1 person25.3%

3 people16.5%

4 people15.5%

5 people8.1%

6 or more5.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$240—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,387—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90—since 2011 Households renting67.3%Homes owned outright6.9%Separate (detached) houses71.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms77.1%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In South Hedland, Rented is the majority at 69%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 19%.

Rented69%
Owned with a mortgage19%
Owned outright7%
Other tenure5%

Types of homes

In South Hedland, Separate house is the majority at 72%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 21%.

Separate house72%
Townhouse / semi-detached21%
Flat or apartment6%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In South Hedland, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms48.1%

4 bedrooms26.4%

2 bedrooms12.3%

1 bedroom8.2%

5 or more2.7%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In South Hedland, the largest group is Under $200 at 43%, followed by $200–$349 (25%) and $350–$549 (20%).

Under $20039.1%

$200–$34922.6%

$350–$54918.6%

$550–$7497.4%

$750 or more3.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In South Hedland, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 35%, followed by Under $1,000 (30%) and $1,800–$2,999 (20%).

$1,000–$1,79933.4%

Under $1,00028.4%

$1,800–$2,99918.8%

$3,000 or more14.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.3%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In South Hedland, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 42%, followed by 1 vehicle (31%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles41.4%

1 vehicle30.4%

3 vehicles15.3%

No vehicle6.3%

4 or more6.2%

How people get to work

In South Hedland, Car (driver) is the majority at 85%; Car (passenger) is next at 8%.

Car (driver)72.0%

Car (passenger)6.8%

Worked at home2.2%

Walked2.0%

Bus1.1%

Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years55.7%Recent arrivals from overseas17.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.1%Labour-force participation66.7%Employed full-time71.7%

Industries people work in

In South Hedland, the largest group is Mining at 27%, followed by Transport & warehousing (10%) and Health care & social assistance (9%).

Mining25.7%

Transport & warehousing9.4%

Health care & social assistance8.9%

Education & training8.0%

Retail trade6.6%

Construction6.2%

Public administration & safety5.7%

Manufacturing4.4%

Accommodation & food4.3%

Other services3.6%

Occupations people work in

In South Hedland, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 26%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (17%) and Professionals (12%).

Technicians & trades25.1%

Machinery operators & drivers16.7%

Professionals11.2%

Labourers11.0%

Clerical & administrative10.2%

Community & personal service9.7%

Managers6.9%

Sales workers6.1%

Areas within South Hedland

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Nearby areas

Port Hedland Roebourne Karratha Ashburton (WA)Newman Roebuck Broome East Pilbara

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