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Port Hedland

WA

Port 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

ABS · 2021

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%)

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All times in Australia/Canberra. Some series carry a 1-2 quarter publication lag from the source agency.