Port Hedland, WA 6721
KarrathaAll suburbs in postcode 6721
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Median house price
$724,500
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Port Hedland itself.
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Port Hedland at a glance
- Median unit
- $418,517
- Weekly rent
- $988
- All dwellings
- Population
- 4,081
- Median age 34
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: WA rental bond data, September 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Port Hedland
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Port Hedland, houses changed hands at $724,500 in 2024, in line with the Western Australia median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Port Hedland itself. Units come in around $418,517, roughly 42% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $145,000. Prices are in line with the Western Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of September 2026· WA rental bond data
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What to know about Port Hedland
Port Hedland (6721) sits in the Karratha region of Western Australia. The median house here is $724,500, in line with the Western Australia median of around $720K.
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 37°C (hot), winter mornings around 13°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 334 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Schools in Port Hedland
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 70/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 69%
- Lone person
- 28%
- Owner occupied
- 21%
- Renter occupied
- 69%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 334 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 37.0°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 13.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Port Hedland
- What is the median house price in Port Hedland?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Port Hedland, WA 6721 is $724,500 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Port Hedland itself. The median unit price is $418,517.
- How much is my house worth in Port Hedland?
- A useful starting point is the Port Hedland median house price of $724,500 (units $418,517). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Port Hedland postcode?
- Port Hedland is in the 6721 postcode, in WA, in the Karratha region.
- Where is Port Hedland?
- Port Hedland is a suburb in the Karratha area, WA 6721.
- What is the average rent in Port Hedland?
- The median weekly rent in Port Hedland is $988 across all dwellings (WA rental bond data, September 2026). The bond records behind it carry no dwelling type, so there is no separate figure for houses and units.
- 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?
- The population of Port Hedland is approximately 4,081 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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