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Property Investment in Port Hedland, WA

12 suburbs in Port Hedland council area · Population ~17,743 · 7,662 dwellings · 18,417 km²

Port Hedland Council Average R-Score 73 / 100 — top suburb in Port Hedland scores 93/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Port Hedland93

Highest R-Score out of 12 suburbs in Port Hedland

Port Hedland council average73

Across 4 scored suburbs in Port Hedland

Suburb medians in Port Hedland range from $500,000 to $950,000.

3-year population movement: +4.2%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.5% of stock (~34 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $11.0B. Key employment sectors: Mining (30%), Transport, Postal and Warehousing (12%), Construction (8%), Health Care and Social Assistance (7%).

Typical suburb median price$740,000

Across 12 suburbs in Port Hedland (Sept 2026) · ~111 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent10.7%

Median asking rent ~$1475/wk · Vacancy 3.7%.

Top suburb R-Score in Port Hedland93/100

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Port Hedland (WA) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Port Hedland

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Port Hedland (Western Australia).

Is Port Hedland (WA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Port Hedland (Western Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 73/100 across 12 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 93/100. Across Port Hedland, the typical suburb median price is $740,000, median weekly rent is $1475/wk, gross rental yield is 10.7%, and vacancy sits at 3.7%.

Which suburbs in Port Hedland have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Port Hedland (WA) are Boodarie (93/100, median $740,000), Port Hedland (91/100, median $950,000), South Hedland (82/100, median $585,000), Redbank (25/100, median $799,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Port Hedland?

Across Port Hedland (WA), the median suburb property price is $740,000, median asking rent is $1475/wk, and median gross yield is 10.7%, with homes averaging 111 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Port Hedland include Boodarie (12.3%), South Hedland (10.7%), Port Hedland (9.9%).

What are the demographics and size of the Port Hedland council area?

Port Hedland is a Local Government Area in Western Australia with an ABS estimated resident population of 17,743, approximately 7,662 dwellings, covering 18,417 sq km.

What are the best streets in Port Hedland (WA)?

Every street across all 12 suburbs in Port Hedland is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.