Port Hedland Council

South Hedland, WA 6722

Port Hedland - Greater Region

Suburb
12,426 residents
22.257 km2

Overview

Diversity

8 / 10
0510

Overall Safety

1 / 10
0510

Population

Estimate
Forecast
95% Confidence Interval

Key Statistics

Based on ABS Estimate Resident Population

South Hedland
Population12,426
Growth Rate 1yr2.29%
Average 5yr Growth3.69%
Forecast Average 5yr Growth2.67%

South Hedland currently has a population of 12,426. The 1 year growth rate is at 2.29%, while its Annual 5 Average Years Growth Rate is at 3.69%. By 2028, the population is forecasted to be at 14,175, with average 5yr of 2.67%.

Disclaimer. The forecasted values are based on current assumptions, trends, and available data at the time of publication. These forecast are subject to change and may not accurately reflect future growth and population. Users should not realy solely on these forecasts for decision making purposes.

Crime & Safety

Violent Crime

Greater Port Hedland Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

Greater

Port Hedland

Antisocial Behaviour
2,100.41,686.6
Assault
8,538.56,793.7
Sexual Assault
458.7401
Robbery
96.670.8
Homicide
823.6
Total11,202.28,975.7

South Hedland is ranked 2 / 2 in Greater Port Hedland in terms of people safety. It has significantly higher people crime rate compare to Greater Port Hedland. From 2023 to 2024, people crime has increased by 14.47%.


Property Crime

Greater Port Hedland Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

Greater

Port Hedland

Theft
3,8873,420.4
Motor Vehicle Theft
482.9642.8
Burglary
2,430.42,040.5
Property Damage
3,436.32,907.4
Arson
193.1171
Total10,429.79,182.1

South Hedland is ranked 2 / 2 in Greater Port Hedland in terms of property safety. It has significantly higher property crime rate compare to Greater Port Hedland. From 2023 to 2024, property crime has increased by 2.29%.


Nearby Schools

Schools Nearby


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Diversity

Land Composition

Residential

76.5%

Industrial

13.6%

Commercial

5.3%

Education

1.5%

Hospital

1.3%

Retail

1.2%

Military

0.5%

Amenities

Supermarkets

  • Coles

Hospitals

  • Hedland Health Campus

Shopping Centres

  • South Hedland Shopping Centre
    (small centre)
  • South Hedland Square
    (small centre)

Climate

Average Monthly Temperatures

Neighbouring Suburbs

There are 4 suburbs neighbouring South Hedland: