Wedgefield
WA 6721 • Western Australia
About Wedgefield
Wedgefield is an industrial locality within the Town of Port Hedland in Western Australia's Pilbara region, situated approximately 2 kilometres north of South Hedland off the Great Northern Highway. Established in the 1960s and officially gazetted in 1973, the suburb covers around 20 square kilometres and was developed to support the booming mining and resources industry in the Port Hedland area. With a 2021 Census population of 127 permanent residents, the area is primarily home to industry workers and their families, with a high median household income of around $93,000 reflecting the premium wages of the resources sector.
Wedgefield contains a range of light industrial, service, and warehousing premises that support the Port Hedland port and nearby mining operations, making it a key part of the region's industrial infrastructure. South Hedland, just 2 kilometres to the south, provides the nearest residential amenities including shops, schools, and medical services. The locality experiences a hot arid climate typical of the Pilbara, with extreme summer heat and a distinct wet season. Wedgefield suits workers seeking proximity to Pilbara employment hubs, though it remains primarily an industrial estate rather than a traditional residential suburb.
Wedgefield falls under postcode 6721 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Pilbara (Mining and Pastoral) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Transwa coach — Perth (via Great Northern Highway) Approx. 17 hrs
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ South Hedland town centre is 2km south; Port Hedland is 16km; fly-in fly-out is common for workers
Wedgefield is primarily an industrial estate; all shopping and services require driving to South Hedland or Port Hedland
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Corney Street
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Waldren Street
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35 Sutherland Street
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Strelley Pastoral Lease