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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
HexhamSandgate
Overall4759
Transport8487
Education3036
Liveability2451

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

HexhamSandgate
Population157276
Median age3569
Median household income (wk)$928$687
Bachelor degree or higher5.7%9.1%
Born in Australia84.1%45.3%
Avg household size2.12

Growth: Hexham Stable · Sandgate Moderate Growth

Property

HexhamSandgate
Median house price$420K$4.30M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$660$700
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)40Data not available

Median price history

Safety

HexhamSandgate
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k01,087
Motor vehicle theft /100k3,1852,536
Domestic assault /100k1,9112,174
Total incidents /100k (all)103,82256,884

Total incidents over time

Schools

HexhamSandgate
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Hexham · Sandgate

Transport

HexhamSandgate
Transport score8487
Train stations22
Bus stops810
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)2.5 km510 m

Liveability

HexhamSandgate
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks20
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)12.1 km8.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)121.8 km121.0 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not available9.6 km
Nearest hospital (km)6.9 km3.6 km

Population & growth

HexhamSandgate
Population (2021)157276
Estimated 2025159312
Projected 2041166348
Annual growth rate0.32%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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Data sources

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