Port Hedland WA

Postcode 6721 · Port Hedland LGA

Port Hedland is a smaller suburb in Western Australia within the Port Hedland local government area (postcode 6721). With a population of 4,081, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 34. Households earn a median income of $179K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Port Hedland is $725,000, having risen modestly 1.1% over the past year. Units have a median price of $419,000 (+15% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $900. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,812.

Port Hedland is served by 4 schools, including 3 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 878, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 69 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Port Hedland offers a gross rental yield of 6.5%, rated as high yield. Property prices are near the state median ($725K/$951K). The price-to-income ratio of 4.1x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +1.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.5% High Yield
Price vs State$725K/$951K Near Median
Affordability4.1x Affordable
Price Momentum+1.1% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$102,372
Mean Income$118,278
Earners3,196
YoY Change+0.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education7/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$725K
1.1% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$419K
15% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$210
POPULATION
4,081
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age34
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$3,434
Personal Income /wk$1859
Mortgage /mth$1,812
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops69
SCHOOLS (4)
Avg ICSEA878
Total Students716
Government2
Catholic1
Independent1
Port Hedland Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 989
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 923
Strelley Community SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 656
Port Hedland School Of The AirPrimary · Government · ICSEA 943
Data: 2024