Port Hedland vs Wedgefield
The verdict
Port Hedland rates higher for education (32 vs 11).
Scores
Port HedlandWedgefield
| Port Hedland | Wedgefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 9 |
| Transport | 23 | 15 |
| Education | 32 | 11 |
| Liveability | 17 | 0 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Port Hedland | Wedgefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,081 | 127 |
| Median age | 34 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,434 | $2,200 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.6% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 66.8% | 47.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.1 |
Growth: Port Hedland Stable · Wedgefield Stable
Property
| Port Hedland | Wedgefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Port Hedland | Wedgefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,533 | 4,724 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,132 | 2,362 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,197 | 16,535 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Port Hedland | Wedgefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Port Hedland · Wedgefield
Transport
| Port Hedland | Wedgefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 23 | 15 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 69 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1176.3 km | 1175.3 km |
Liveability
| Port Hedland | Wedgefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 36.5°C | 36.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 320 | 320 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 12 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 530 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1319.3 km | 1317.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.2 km | 6.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 938.9 km | 935.6 km |
Population & growth
| Port Hedland | Wedgefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,081 | 127 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,961 | 123 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,145 | 129 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.74% | -0.80% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Port Hedland or Wedgefield?
Port Hedland has the higher transport score (Port Hedland 23/100 vs Wedgefield 15/100).
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