South Hedland WA Property Investment
Port Hedland · 6722 · Score: 57/100 · Hold
South Hedland Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
South Hedland WA Investment Brief
HOLD — 9.1% gross yield on a $545,000 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) median.
THE MARKET
Median house price in South Hedland sits at $545,000 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) with 45 days on market and a 3.0% vacancy rate. This is a tenant-favourable market right now.
- Median house: $545,000 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $300,000
- Gross yield: 9.1% | Net yield: 7.6%
- 5yr price CAGR: -8.7%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 11,046 | Owner-occupier rate: 26% | Affluence: Above Average
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $950/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
Insufficient STR data for this suburb. Run a specific address analysis for property-level STR projections.
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If South Hedland maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $626,750 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in South Hedland pull back 10-15% from $545,000, with vacancy rising to 5.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Esperance (WA): $558,387 median, 4.5% yield, 22.0% 1yr growth
- Halls Creek (WA): $550,000 median, 0.8% yield, 20.9% 1yr growth
- Badgingarra (WA): $450,000 median, 2.3% yield, 14.0% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
South Hedland offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a stable phase with moderate vacancy risk. Monitor vacancy trends and price movements over the next 6-12 months. Only enter if a property can be acquired at or below median pricing with yields exceeding 9.6%.
- Entry range: $490,500 – $599,500
- Minimum gross yield to target: 9.4%
- Watch signal: vacancy dropping below 2% and days on market falling below 35
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
medium confidenceBasis: 3yr growth 9.8% (discounted)
- +Strong population growth (2.8%/yr) driving demand
- −High supply pipeline (126 new approvals) — may cap price growth
Suburb Metric Thresholds
Macro Environment
Macro Indicators
Cash Rate
4.35%
▲ 0.25%Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-04
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
5
2020
31
2021
34
2022
11
2023
45
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 6722
Decile 5 of 10 — Average
Population
11,305
Education (IEO)
2/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
3/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on South Hedland WA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $950/wk median rent for South Hedland. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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