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Port Hedland, Australia

Full City Profile

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
15,298 Population 528/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,834 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,400 home value, $592/mo rent

Port Hedland, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,834
16% below
$62,834 per capita
Home Value
$118,400
58% below
Median Rent
$592/mo
49% below
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
Avg Temperature
79°F
314 sunny days/yr

Is Port Hedland a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 — Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Hedland residents earn a median household income of $62,834 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,834. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,453 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Hedland is $118,400 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $592/month.

Climate & Weather

Port Hedland has an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 87°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population15,298
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density528/mi²
Foreign Born20.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,834
Per Capita$62,834
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,400
Rent$592
Ownership23.0%
Housing Units6,119

Climate

Avg Temp79°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain12.4 in/yr
Elevation16 ft

Did You Know?

20.8% of residents are foreign-born.