Port Hedland vs South Hedland
The verdict
Port Hedland rates higher for education (32 vs 17). South Hedland rates higher for liveability (32 vs 17). Port Hedland is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 5.1 km).
Scores
| Port Hedland | South Hedland | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 26 |
| Transport | 23 | 28 |
| Education | 32 | 17 |
| Liveability | 17 | 32 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Port Hedland | South Hedland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,081 | 11,046 |
| Median age | 34 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,434 | $2,586 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.6% | 16.3% |
| Born in Australia | 66.8% | 63.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Port Hedland Stable · South Hedland Moderate Growth
Property
| Port Hedland | South Hedland | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Port Hedland | South Hedland | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,533 | 4,536 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,132 | 2,137 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,197 | 16,196 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Port Hedland | South Hedland | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 859 |
See the full school list on each profile: Port Hedland · South Hedland
Transport
| Port Hedland | South Hedland | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 23 | 28 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 69 | 80 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1176.3 km | 1170.3 km |
Liveability
| Port Hedland | South Hedland | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 36.5°C | 36.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 320 | 320 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 12 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1319.3 km | 1312.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.2 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 938.9 km | 931.4 km |
Population & growth
| Port Hedland | South Hedland | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,081 | 11,046 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,961 | 12,148 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,145 | 12,627 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.74% | 2.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Port Hedland or South Hedland?
Port Hedland and South Hedland have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which has better schools, Port Hedland or South Hedland?
Port Hedland has a higher average school ICSEA (Port Hedland 977 vs South Hedland 859; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Port Hedland or South Hedland?
South Hedland has the higher transport score (Port Hedland 23/100 vs South Hedland 28/100).
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