Port Hedland……..The economic heartbeat of Australia

With a history that goes back to 1628, when the Dutch ship ‘Vyanen’ ran aground west of the present port, this is a town with a big past and a huge future.  Originally developed as a port to cater for the shipment of tin ore to Singapore and wool to London , Port Hedland is today one of the busiest ports in Australia with an average of 5 iron ore tankers loaded each day of the year.

The inhabitants of Port Hedland are from all over the country and indeed some 70 different cultures are locally represented.  The majority of new arrivals are employed in the resources sector and there is continuing strong demand for property, both for owner-occupiers and investors.

Port Hedland is well serviced with shopping centres, schools, hotesls, restaurants, a hospital, and a full range of recreational clubs.  The local airport is very busy with daily flights to Perth and a range of flights to South East Asia.  The tourist centre of Broome is just six hours driving north of Hedland. 

The Pilbara hinterland is a place of beauty and wonder. On the doorstep of Port Hedland is the gateway to the Karijini National Park.  Although resources is the major industry in the Pilbara region tourism is fast becoming a major source of revenue.

According to the Western Australia Chamber of Minerals and Energy the resources sector is likely to grow by 5p to 70 percent by 2015.  The future  expansion of Port Hedland seems well assured and the area will continue as a powerhouse throughout the region.