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South Hedland

513,257 km²

South Hedland is a significant regional hub with a First Nations community that is stronger and more prosperous than in most similar areas. It is home to 8,113 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who experience lower unemployment and higher household incomes than the state and national averages. This creates a distinct social profile in the East Pilbara, though the town remains heavily dependent on cars for daily travel.

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First Nations

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First Nations residents here are a little older than the national typical age of 24 and far more likely to speak a traditional language, at 29.3%. This community is doing well financially, with household incomes well above the state figure, and an unemployment rate of 12.8% which is well below the Western Australian average.

8,113 First Nations people

26 yrs Median age Here 26 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

32.8% Year 12 Here 32.8% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

12.8% Unemployment Here 12.8% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$520 Median income Here $520 WA $481 Aus $540

$2,034 Household income Here $2,034 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.9 that is well below the state average. Very few people can walk to public transport or groceries, as 40.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of shops compared to 61.5% across Western Australia.

3.9 Walk score

4.3 Types ≤15 min