$228 —
Lower than 91% of urban area areas.
- 2016: $200
- 2021: $228
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Port Hedland · Urban Area
Housing & Dwellings in Port Hedland
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Typical monthly mortgage payments in Port Hedland have fallen by $1,003 since 2011, reflecting a shifting housing landscape. The area is now dominated by renters, with 67.3% of households renting their homes. This is far above the national figure and makes it one of the most rented areas at this level.
$228
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- $150–$161: 1 area
- $161–$171: 0 areas
- $171–$182: 1 area
- $182–$193: 1 area
- $193–$204: 3 areas
- $204–$214: 0 areas
- $214–$225: 4 areas
- $225–$236: 2 areas
- $236–$246: 4 areas
- $246–$257: 8 areas
- $257–$268: 6 areas
- $268–$279: 5 areas
- $279–$289: 8 areas
- $289–$300: 6 areas
- $300–$311: 15 areas
- $311–$321: 5 areas
- $321–$332: 6 areas
- $332–$343: 3 areas
- $343–$354: 7 areas
- $354–$364: 3 areas
- $364–$375: 2 areas
- $375–$386: 7 areas
- $386–$396: 3 areas
- $396–$407: 3 areas
- $407–$418: 0 areas
- $418–$429: 2 areas
- $429–$439: 1 area
- $439–$450: 5 areas
All urban area areas, 2021. The marker is Port Hedland — lower than 91% of areas.
| Port Hedland | $228 |
|---|---|
| 6721, WA | $210 |
| Western Australia | $340 |
| Australia | $375 |
Housing costs
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
Typical weekly rents are $228, which is far below the Australian figure of $375 and much lower than most areas. Monthly mortgage payments are a little below the state and national averages, sitting at $1,500.
$1,500 ▼ -40.1%
Lower than 57% of urban area areas.
- 2011: $2,503
- 2016: $2,600
- 2021: $1,500
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
Weekly rent distribution
View on map →In Port Hedland, the largest group is Under $200 at 43%, followed by $200–$349 (21%) and $350–$549 (20%).
Monthly mortgage distribution
View on map →In Port Hedland, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 35%, followed by Under $1,000 (27%) and $1,800–$2,999 (22%).
Owning & renting
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is the primary way people live here, with 67.3% of households renting, a figure far above the Western Australian average. Conversely, homes owned outright make up only 7.3%, which is far below the national figure.
67.3% ▼ -0.8%
Higher than 99% of urban area areas.
- 2011: 67.9%
- 2016: 79.0%
- 2021: 67.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
7.3% ▼ -22.6%
Lower than 99% of urban area areas.
- 2011: 9.5%
- 2016: 6.5%
- 2021: 7.3%
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
How homes are owned or rented
View on map →In Port Hedland, Rented is the majority at 67%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 17%.
Types of homes
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are less common here than in most areas, making up 70.2% of homes. While there are more people per bedroom than the state or national average, the number of people per bedroom has moved down since 2011.
0.90 ▼ -25.0%
Higher than 99% of urban area areas.
- 2011: 1.20
- 2016: 0.90
- 2021: 0.90
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
70.2% ▲ +2.3%
Lower than 88% of urban area areas.
- 2011: 68.6%
- 2016: 77.1%
- 2021: 70.2%
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
74.8% ▼ -1.7%
Lower than 72% of urban area areas.
- 2011: 76.1%
- 2016: 74.9%
- 2021: 74.8%
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
Types of homes
View on map →In Port Hedland, Separate house is the majority at 70%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 19%.
Bedrooms per home
View on map →In Port Hedland, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (28%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Port Hedland [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sua/5010/port-hedland/topic/housing-dwellings