Karratha
Port Hedland
Port Hedland at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,081
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Port Hedland.
Port Hedland (6721) sits in the Karratha region of Western Australia.
Port Hedland has roughly 4,081 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Port Hedland scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Port Hedland's population at 4,081, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (21% own, 69% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,081
Median age
34
Family households
69%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$210/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
21%
Renter occupied
69%
At a deeper level
4,081
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
70
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Port Hedland.
Local schools for Port Hedland
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Government School Catchment
Baler Primary School
Cassia Primary School
Cassia Education Support Centre
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Frequently asked
About Port Hedland.
- What is the Port Hedland postcode?
- Port Hedland is in the 6721 postcode, in WA, in the Karratha region.
- What is the average rent in Port Hedland?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $210, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Port Hedland?
- There are 7 schools serving Port Hedland on this page, including Baler Primary School, Cassia Primary School, Cassia Education Support Centre.
- How walkable is Port Hedland?
- Port Hedland has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 70.
- What suburbs are near Port Hedland?
- Port Hedland is close to South Hedland, Redbank, Wedgefield, Boodarie, Finucane.
- What is the population of Port Hedland?
- Port Hedland has approximately 4,081 residents. The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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