Karratha vs Port Hedland, WA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Karratha | Port Hedland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | — | 42.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | — | 9.4/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 69 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 15 | 7 |
| Population | 98 | 4,081 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPort Hedland
- Best for familiesPort Hedland
- Best for investmentPort Hedland
- Best for best valuePort Hedland
- Best for best schoolsPort Hedland
Comparison summary
Karratha and Port Hedland offer different strengths across official suburb data. Port Hedland leads on more comparison categories overall. Schools & preschools favours Karratha; Parks & reserves favours Port Hedland; Public transport stops favours Port Hedland. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Port Hedland, Families → Port Hedland, Investment → Port Hedland, Best value → Port Hedland.