Western Australia · Postcode 6721
Port Hedland postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 1316 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Port Hedland at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Port Hedland ranks: household income is in the top 10% of WA suburbs; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Port Hedland vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Port Hedland | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $3,434 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $210 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,812 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 34 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% -WA | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Port Hedland is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6721. It lies roughly 1316 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Port Hedland.
According to the 2021 Census, Port Hedland has a population of 4,081 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $3,434, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 301 (7.4% of residents).
Housing in Port Hedland includes a median weekly rent of $210, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,812, with 1,344 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Rental properties account for 77.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Port Hedland scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Port Hedland area, including Port Hedland Primary School, St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School, Strelley Community School and others.
Port Hedland is part of the East Pilbara statistical area in Western Australia.
Port Hedland details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6721 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 4,081 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $3,434/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,859/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $210 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,812 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 67.4 km² |
| Population Density | 61/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,344 |
| Australian Citizens | 77.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 301 (7.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -20.3839142 |
| Longitude | 118.6483796 |
| Distance from Perth | 1316 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (North) |
| Area (SA3) | East Pilbara |
| Local Government | Port Hedland |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
| State Electorate | Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 982 (24.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 329 (8.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,680 (41.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 932 (22.8%) |
| 65+ years | 149 (3.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 228 (5.6%) |
| Arthritis | 109 (2.7%) |
| Diabetes | 76 (1.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 53 (1.3%) |
| Cancer | 42 (1.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 14 (0.3%) |
| Dementia | 6 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 35 (2.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 399 (30.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 592 (44.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 295 (22.3%) |
Schools in Port Hedland
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Port Hedland. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Port Hedland
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.