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Port Hedland
WAPort Hedland is a declining suburb in WA with 4,318 residents.
- SA2 code
- 510021269
- State
- WA
Population
4,318
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
-1.9%
3yr: -3.4% · 10yr: -7.3%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$210/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$3,402/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Port Hedland (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: -3.4%5yr: -1.9%10yr: -7.3%Total: -6.0%
Population grew from 4,594 to 4,318 over 24 years, averaging -0.3% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 5.2%Predominantly detached houses (69.8%), rental-heavy (76% renting).
Dwelling mix
Houses 70%
Apartments 18%
931 houses163 townhouses240 apartments
Tenure
Renting 76%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
130 (9.5%)
2 bed
267 (19.5%)
3 bed
467 (34.2%)
4 bed
435 (31.8%)
5 bed
54 (4.0%)
6+ bed
14 (1.0%)