Hexham vs Sandgate
The verdict
Hexham is more affordable, with a median house price of $420K versus $4.30M in Sandgate. Sandgate rates higher for liveability (51 vs 24). Sandgate is closer to the coast (8.6 km vs 12.1 km).
Scores
HexhamSandgate
| Hexham | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 59 |
| Transport | 84 | 87 |
| Education | 30 | 36 |
| Liveability | 24 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hexham | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 157 | 276 |
| Median age | 35 | 69 |
| Median household income (wk) | $928 | $687 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 5.7% | 9.1% |
| Born in Australia | 84.1% | 45.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2 |
Growth: Hexham Stable · Sandgate Moderate Growth
Property
| Hexham | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $420K | $4.30M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $660 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hexham | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 1,087 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 3,185 | 2,536 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,911 | 2,174 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 103,822 | 56,884 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hexham | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
Transport
| Hexham | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 87 |
| Train stations | 2 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.5 km | 510 m |
Liveability
| Hexham | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.1 km | 8.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 121.8 km | 121.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Hexham | Sandgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 157 | 276 |
| Estimated 2025 | 159 | 312 |
| Projected 2041 | 166 | 348 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 3.11% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Hexham or Sandgate?
Hexham is more affordable, with a median house price of $420K versus $4.30M.
Which has better public transport, Hexham or Sandgate?
Sandgate has the higher transport score (Hexham 84/100 vs Sandgate 87/100).
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