From backyard barbies to classical concerts, the prevailing social atmosphere is one of friendliness and community spirit. Port Hedland is a rich diverse community with people from a wide variety of religious and cultural backgrounds . The town contains many organisations and services which cater for its unique diversity. The Town is well serviced at the tertiary level by Hedland and Pundulmurra College, a Catholic and State secondary school and four state and one Catholic primary school. There is also a Muslim school and cultural classes held by various non-English speaking background communities.
Fishing is excellent.
Port Hedland has beautiful beaches, parks and reserves, two aquatic centres, and many natural picnic spots. The Pilbara's famous National Parks are nearby for camping and sight-seeing. Arts and Culture Over 40 arts and cultural groups as diverse as boot-scooting to the Hedland Chamber Ensemble flourish in Port Hedland. The town has a local Cultural Centre, the Matt Dann Centre. Along with local and state entertainment, many national and international groups visit the town.