Port Hedland at a glance
Median house
$724,500
Median unit
$418,517
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,081
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Port Hedland.
The postcode for Port Hedland is 6721 (WA).
The median house price in Port Hedland is $724,500.
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.
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Day to day
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
Houses change hands at $724,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Western Australia median. 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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$724,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $418,517.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$210/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
21%
Renter occupied
69%
At a deeper level
$724,500
$418,517
4,081
Median age: 34
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.51% (median rent $210/wk against a $724,500 price tag). Units yield 2.61% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 69% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.51%
Based on $724,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.61%
Based on $418,517 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202621%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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 median house price in Port Hedland?
- The median house price in Port Hedland, WA 6721 is $724,500. The median unit price is $418,517.
- 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 regional suburb in WA, postcode 6721, 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?
- The population of Port Hedland is approximately 4,081 (2021 Census). 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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