Port Hedland, WA 6721 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Port Hedland is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6721, home to 4,081 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Karratha local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1276 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,081
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $3,434 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,859 /week
- Median family income
- $3,971 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Port Hedland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (North)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $210 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,812
- Rent share of household income
- 6%
Schools
- St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
- Port Hedland Primary School
- Port Hedland School Of The Air
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 13 bus stops
- Kingsmill St After Mckay St
- Kingsmill St After Hardie St
- Kingsmill St Before Hardie St
- Richardson St Before Mckay St
- Richardson St Before Edgar St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 4 restaurants
- 20 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 99.6% of the 2,760 resolvable premises in Port Hedland. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 0.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 99.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 10,413 across the Pilbara District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 3,571 violent offences, 1,628 theft, 1,519 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Port Hedland?
Port Hedland (WA 6721) had 4,081 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Port Hedland local government area.
What is the median rent in Port Hedland?
The median advertised rent in Port Hedland is $210/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Port Hedland?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Port Hedland covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School (2.3 km), Port Hedland Primary School (5.6 km), Port Hedland School Of The Air (9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Port Hedland?
Port Hedland is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (99.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Port Hedland?
Across the surrounding area, 10,413 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (3,571), theft (1,628), drug offences (1,519). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Port Hedland?
13 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Port Hedland centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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