Port Hedland, Western Australia: Mining Jobs and Town Guide
Port Hedland is in the Pilbara area of Western Australia. The ABS 2021 Census counted 15,684 people for the Local Government Area (LGA). Every fact below links to the page it came from.
Last checked 10 October 2026. Operations, services and airlines change, so confirm with the operator, council or airport before you plan a move.
Key facts
- State
- Western Australia
- Region
- Pilbara
- Population
- 15,684 people, Local Government Area (LGA), median age 32ABS 2021 Census, geography: Port Hedland (Town of Port Hedland area)
- Main exports
- Iron ore, Lithium and Salt
- Council
- Town of Port Hedland
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
Mining and industry around Port Hedland
Pilbara Ports Authority describes the Port of Port Hedland as the world's largest bulk export port, with exports including iron ore, lithium and salt.
Source: Pilbara Ports Authority, Port of Port Hedland, checked 10 October 2026
Getting to Port Hedland
Port Hedland Airport
The Port Hedland Airport airlines page lists Qantas (Perth and Brisbane direct), QantasLink (Perth), Virgin Australia (Perth and Bali) and Nexus Airlines (Broome, Karratha and Geraldton). It lists Skippers and Alliance as charter only, and says Alliance's Port Hedland to Perth charter carries BHP community seats.
Source: Port Hedland Airport airlines, checked 10 October 2026We list airlines as published by the airport or council. We do not list fares or flight times.
Mining jobs in Port Hedland
For other employers and the job boards that list FIFO roles, see FIFO jobs: where to apply.
These guides cover what sites ask for and what roles pay.
Port Hedland questions answered
How many people live in Port Hedland?
The ABS 2021 Census counted 15,684 people for Port Hedland (Town of Port Hedland area), measured as a Local Government Area (LGA). The median age was 32. Other ABS geography types give different counts for the same place, so check the type before you compare towns.
What is mined or exported around Port Hedland?
Main exports: iron ore, lithium and salt (Pilbara Ports Authority, Port of Port Hedland). Pilbara Ports Authority describes the Port of Port Hedland as the world's largest bulk export port, with exports including iron ore, lithium and salt.
Can you fly to Port Hedland?
The Port Hedland Airport airlines page lists Qantas (Perth and Brisbane direct), QantasLink (Perth), Virgin Australia (Perth and Bali) and Nexus Airlines (Broome, Karratha and Geraldton). It lists Skippers and Alliance as charter only, and says Alliance's Port Hedland to Perth charter carries BHP community seats.
Which council covers Port Hedland?
Port Hedland is in Western Australia. The council is Town of Port Hedland.