St Cecilia's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryCatholic14
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
14
Reading
393
Writing
398
Numeracy
406
Grammar
385
Spelling
392
Administration
Fees
$2,819
Students
157
Ratio
15:1
Attend.
85%
Demographics
ICSEA
923
Gender
52%/48%
Indig.
31%
LBOTE
42%
Strelley Community SchoolCombinedIndependent2
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
2
Reading
328
Writing
279
Numeracy
250
Grammar
265
Spelling
238
Administration
Fees
$3
Students
53
Ratio
9:1
Attend.
70%
Demographics
ICSEA
656
Gender
66%/34%
Indig.
89%
LBOTE
93%
Demographics & Census
34 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$3434/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
1.9%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
21%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
2.4%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Port Hedland
Full-time 44.0%Part-time 9.3%Unemployed 1.2%Not in labour 45.5%
Dwelling Types
Port Hedland
House 67.7%Semi-detached 12.1%Flat/Unit 18.2%Other 1.9%
Commute Mode
Port Hedland
Car 90.8%Transit 1.0%Bicycle 0.7%Walk 4.7%WFH 2.8%
Country of Birth
Australia
66.8%
New Zealand
4.9%
England
2.6%
South Africa
1.7%
Philippines
1.3%
Language at Home
English only
87.5%
Spanish
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%
Cantonese
0.2%
Hindi
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Port Hedland
Is Port Hedland safe?
Port Hedland has a safety score of 59/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: South Hedland (7/100), Roebourne (4/100), Wickham (WA) (23/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Port Hedland?
Median weekly rent in Port Hedland is $1350/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: South Hedland ($950/wk), Roebourne ($500/wk), Wickham (WA) ($595/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Port Hedland?
Port Hedland has a school rating of 35/100 across 4 schools, which is below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Port Hedland School Of The Air (Primary), Port Hedland Primary School (Primary), St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Port Hedland affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Port Hedland is $799K, up 6.3% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $429K. For renters, median weekly rent is $1350/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: South Hedland ($523K), Roebourne ($110K), Wickham (WA) ($353K). (Data as of July 2026)
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Port Hedland is a raw, uncompromising Pilbara mining town where the iron ore money is real and the lifestyle trade-offs are equally real. BHP and the port dominate everything: the economy, the dust in the air, the reason most people are there. South Hedland carries a rough reputation for crime, summers crack 40 degrees regularly, cyclones roll through, and dining options are slim. Yet the sunrises are spectacular, the wages are extraordinary, and for those chasing a financial reset, it delivers.
Houses here have a median value of $799k and rent of $1350/week, 22% below the Perth metro median. Safety rates at 59/100, 7 points above the Perth metro average of 52. With 4 schools scoring 35/100, education here is around average. The population has a median age of 34 and earns $3,434/week per household.
“I'm in Port Hedland for a few days for work. I mean apart from $500 a night for the most basic room around who wouldn't pay $20 for a drink and BLT. Seems perfectly sane to charge these prices for the crappiest food in town.”— 17 upvotes in community discussion