Port Welshpool vs Hedley
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Port Welshpool (976) sits above Hedley (963). Port Welshpool skews owner-occupied (84%), Hedley runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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Port Welshpool and Hedley side by side
| Measure | Port Welshpool | Hedley |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 0 |
| Population | 220 | 108 |
| Median age | 62 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 772 mm | 764 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.2°C | 24.4°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
- Port Welshpool edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 963).
Port Welshpool vs Hedley: common questions
Does Port Welshpool or Hedley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Port Welshpool scores 976 vs 963 in Hedley. 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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