# South Hedland vs Tennant Creek — 2021 Census comparison

Indigenous Region comparison · about 1,417 km apart

South Hedland and Tennant Creek are both large, remote regional areas, but they differ sharply in their social and economic profiles. South Hedland has a much larger First Nations population, with 8,113 people compared to 3,302 in Tennant Creek. There is a significant gap in outcomes for First Nations people between the two; South Hedland has far higher Year 12 completion (32.8% versus 14.7%) and a typical household income that is $948 higher than in Tennant Creek. In contrast, First Nations people are far more likely to speak a First Nations language in Tennant Creek, where 58.6% do so, compared to 29.3% in South Hedland.

These two areas have followed similar paths since 2011, maintaining a consistent level of walkability with scores of 3.9 and 4.2, which are both considered car-dependent. They also share a typical First Nations age of 26 years and very similar flat terrain. While South Hedland has far more homes within walking distance of public transport, Tennant Creek is far more walkable for daily needs, with 76.9% of homes within 15 minutes of groceries compared to 40.9% in South Hedland.

## First Nations

| Statistic | South Hedland | Tennant Creek | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| First Nations people | 8,113 | 3,302 | 4,811 larger in South Hedland |  |
| Median age | 26 yrs | 26 yrs |  |  |
| Year 12 | 32.8% | 14.7% | 18.1 pts higher in South Hedland |  |
| Unemployment | 12.8% | 28.3% | 15.5 pts higher in Tennant Creek |  |
| Median income | $520 | $334 | $186 higher in South Hedland |  |
| Household income | $2,034 | $1,086 | $948 higher in South Hedland |  |
| Indigenous language | 29.3% | 58.6% | 29.3 pts higher in Tennant Creek |  |

## Walkability

| Statistic | South Hedland | Tennant Creek | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walk score | 3.9 | 4.2 | 0.3 higher in Tennant Creek |  |
| Types ≤15 min | 4.3 | 5.0 | 0.7 more in Tennant Creek |  |
| 15-min city | 45.0% | 63.4% | 18.4 pts higher in Tennant Creek |  |
| Walk to shops | 40.9% | 76.9% | 36.0 pts higher in Tennant Creek |  |
| Walk to transit | 46.1% | 0.0% | 46.1 pts higher in South Hedland |  |
| Walk to school | 67.9% | 83.1% | 15.3 pts higher in Tennant Creek |  |
| Walk to a park | 87.3% | 75.7% | 11.6 pts higher in South Hedland |  |
| Walk to health | 32.0% | 64.1% | 32.0 pts higher in Tennant Creek |  |
| Intersections/km² | 0 | 0 |  |  |
| Mean slope | 2.8% | 2.6% | 0.2 pts higher in South Hedland |  |

Interactive comparison: https://censusatlas.au/compare/ireg/IREG506/south-hedland/vs/IREG707/tennant-creek