Big Ridge vs Sedgefield
The verdict
Sedgefield rates higher for education (34 vs 17). Big Ridge is closer to the coast (63.7 km vs 65.0 km).
Scores
Big RidgeSedgefield
| Big Ridge | Sedgefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 23 |
| Transport | 19 | 15 |
| Education | 17 | 34 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Big Ridge | Sedgefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16 | 254 |
| Median age | 59 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,666 | $2,656 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 20.8% |
| Born in Australia | 56.3% | 89.4% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 3.3 |
Growth: Big Ridge Stable · Sedgefield Stable
Property
| Big Ridge | Sedgefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $1.35M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $645 | $645 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Big Ridge | Sedgefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 394 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 0 | 2,362 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Big Ridge | Sedgefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Big Ridge · Sedgefield
Transport
| Big Ridge | Sedgefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 19 | 15 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.7 km | 7.2 km |
Liveability
| Big Ridge | Sedgefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 63.7 km | 65.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 144.3 km | 147.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 5.3 km |
Population & growth
| Big Ridge | Sedgefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16 | 254 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17 | 262 |
| Projected 2041 | 17 | 270 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.53% | 0.78% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Big Ridge or Sedgefield?
Big Ridge has the higher transport score (Big Ridge 19/100 vs Sedgefield 15/100).
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