Port Hedland Population 2026
Port Hedland has a population of 15,298, making it the #86 biggest city in 🇦🇺 Australia, located in Western Australia. Roughly 0.1% of Australia's population lives here. It is about 369× smaller than Sydney, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,298
Rank in Australia
#86
Coordinates
20.31°S, 118.61°E
~5 m elevation · Australia/Perth
Distance to capital (Canberra)
3,412 km
2,119 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Western Australia
Cities near Port Hedland
- Karratha17,013 people · ~190 km away
- Geraldton38,595 people · ~1,024 km away
- Kalgoorlie29,072 people · ~1,195 km away
- Perth2,384,371 people · ~1,323 km away
- Kwinana30,433 people · ~1,355 km away
- Rockingham15,312 people · ~1,361 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Port Hedland?
Port Hedland has a population of 15,298 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #86 biggest city in Australia.
What region is Port Hedland in?
Port Hedland is located in Western Australia, Australia.
Is Port Hedland the capital of Australia?
No, the capital of Australia is Canberra, about 3,412 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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