South Hedland vs Wedgefield
The verdict
South Hedland rates higher for liveability (32 vs 0). Wedgefield is closer to the coast (530 m vs 5.1 km).
Scores
South HedlandWedgefield
| South Hedland | Wedgefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 9 |
| Transport | 28 | 15 |
| Education | 17 | 11 |
| Liveability | 32 | 0 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| South Hedland | Wedgefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,046 | 127 |
| Median age | 32 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,586 | $2,200 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.3% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 63.5% | 47.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Growth: South Hedland Moderate Growth · Wedgefield Stable
Property
| South 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
| South Hedland | Wedgefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,536 | 4,724 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,137 | 2,362 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,196 | 16,535 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| South Hedland | Wedgefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 5 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 859 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: South Hedland · Wedgefield
Transport
| South Hedland | Wedgefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 15 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 80 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1170.3 km | 1175.3 km |
Liveability
| South 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 20 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.1 km | 530 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1312.3 km | 1317.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 6.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 931.4 km | 935.6 km |
Population & growth
| South Hedland | Wedgefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,046 | 127 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,148 | 123 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,627 | 129 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.41% | -0.80% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, South Hedland or Wedgefield?
South Hedland has the higher transport score (South Hedland 28/100 vs Wedgefield 15/100).
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