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About
About
Second largest town in the Pilbara, including the satellite town of South Hedland.
Population: 15 684 (as at 2021 census)
It is the highest tonnage port in Australia and predominantly exports iron ore and salt.
Check out the following videos for a bit of insight in to living in Port Hedland.
The Visitor's Centre provides FREE Welcome to Town packs full of local directories, guides and info. Make sure to pop in and pick yours up when you arrive.
Marapikurrinya
Marapikurrinya
Marapikurrinya is the name given to Port Hedland by the Indigenous Kariyarra and Nyamal people.
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What to expect in Port Hedland:
What to expect in Port Hedland:
High viz and mining cars everywhere
Salt mounds
big ships
definite "divide" between those living in Port and those in South
flies
Climate
Climate
Warm to sweltering all year round - has a hot arid climate
Daytime maximum in January is around 36°C. There have been highs of over 40°C, but the temperature is normally moderated by the humid sea breeze
In July, maximum temperatures are around 27°C and rarely drops below 10°C overnight
Prepare for cyclones! You will be living in the most cyclone-prone area of Australia.
It is common for emergency supplies (e.g. batteries, bottled water etc.) to sell out before a cyclone, so it is recommended that cyclone preparation is not left until a cyclone warning is issued.
•https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/safetyinformation/warningsystems/Pages/CycloneWarningSystem.aspx
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