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All About Port Hedland, WA, 6721

Port Hedland, located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, has a unique housing market that reflects its position as a major industrial hub, especially for the mining and export sectors. The town is famously known for its production of iron ore, and this economic focus strongly influences its real estate dynamics. Periods of high demand often associate with fluctuations in the resources sector, leading to volatile housing prices. With a limited supply of available housing due to the town's size and intensive industry presence, prices can spike when projects ramp up, as professionals move in, increasing demand for rental and purchase options. While the property market has seen highs and lows linked to mining booms and downturns, there has been a distinct effort to stabilize this through infrastructure development and urban improvements.

Living in Port Hedland offers a lifestyle intertwined with its robust economic activities and natural environmental features. The town is characterized by a close-knit community that rallies around its industries, sporting events, and cultural festivals. While the searing summer temperatures define the climate, residents appreciate the outdoors, often engaging with its stunning coastal landscapes, flat terrains, and nearby national parks for recreation. Despite its remoteness, Port Hedland offers essential amenities and services. However, the relatively high cost of living, due in part to the flux of transient industry workers, is something many residents and potential newcomers have to adapt to. With the town being a significant shipping point and gateway to other resources-laden regions, those living here often find themselves at the nexus of nature and commerce.

Household Makeup

Median Weekly Rent $239.63
Median Monthly Mortgage $1953.75
Median Persons Per bed houseroom 0.84
Average Household Size 2.63
Average Age 34.00
Average Income $1834.38
Average Cars Per Dwelling 1.92
Average Properties Within 50M 18
Typical 1 bed house$261,000
Typical 2 bed house$328,000
Typical 3 bed house$682,000
Typical 4 bed house$928,000
Typical 5 bed house$901,000
Typical 6 bed+ house$902,000

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Port Hedland Real Estate Market Outlook

Thinking about buying in Port Hedland? Now could not be a better time, with 3384 residential properties there's certainly plenty to choose from. The average property price in this area is in the region of $628,000 with prices in this suburb ranging from $90,000 to $4,211,000. Port Hedland is located very near to the coast so expect stunning views of the ocean and access to beaches. Demand is likely to be very strong in this location which will support higher prices

In Port Hedland there has been a history of lower than average prices and demand, offering opportunities for investors or first home owners, especially in the context of the growth in working from home. High average incomes in Port Hedland ensure a focus on quality with a commensurate high entry price under constant demand. Competition for available quality housing is intense with multiple offers likely to be made in excess of asking prices. Low average earnings from people in Port Hedland leads to lower quality housing which also negatively impacts the provision of facilities. As a consequence this area is often seen as less desirable, with lower quality of housing and slower price growth. Low population density implies low demand and limits housing choices and price increases. Could be a good entry point for first home buyers needing to somehow get into the market. Higher than average industry presence in the wider area offering local employment yet with not a large negative impact on local amenity, provides good demand and price growth.

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Local Schools

St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School

Port Hedland School Of The Air

Port Hedland Primary School

Hedland Senior High School

South Hedland Primary School

Baler Primary School

(While the above schools are located with the suburb of Port Hedland there may also be nearby schools whose catchments cover this suburb)

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Port Hedland weather - Average Local Climate by month

(mm)
RAIN
Min (°C)
TEMP
Max (°C)
TEMP
Min (%)
HUMIDITY
Max (%)
HUMIDITY
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WIND
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SOLAR
Jan3.426.536.644.389.75.626.0
Feb0.226.137.43988.45.227.2
Mar3.925.036.435.084.84.522.6
Apr0.122.636.425.584.74.422.2
May0.517.731.422.777.94.717.8
Jun0.214.728.221.472.14.716.2
Jul0.212.828.520.878.84.217.6
Aug0.013.630.717.078.74.520.4
Sept016.234.216.486.24.624.4
Oct0.120.637.520.084.25.027.1
Nov0.122.936.926.785.65.629.9
Dec0.025.238.232.183.85.528.6

source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology



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