Port Hedland vs Wedgefield
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wedgefield (894) sits above Port Hedland (887). Wedgefield skews owner-occupied (35%), Port Hedland runs more rental-dense (21% owner).
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Port Hedland and Wedgefield side by side
| Measure | Port Hedland | Wedgefield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $724,500 | – |
| Median unit | $418,517 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $210/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $762/wk |
| Owner occupied | 21.0% | 35.0% |
| Renter occupied | 69.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 887 | 894 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 70 | 20 |
| Population | 4,081 | 127 |
| Median age | 34 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 334 mm | 333 mm |
| Mean max, January | 36.7°C | 36.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Wedgefield edges out on average school ICSEA (894 vs 887). Port Hedland also has a higher family-household share (69% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Port Hedland vs Wedgefield: common questions
Does Port Hedland or Wedgefield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wedgefield scores 894 vs 887 in Port Hedland. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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