Wedgefield, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Wedgefield, in the Town Of Port Hedland local government area.
| Locality | Wedgefield |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Town Of Port Hedland |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -20.35525 |
| Longitude | 118.59923 |
| Population | 148 |
| Density | 7.1 /km² |
| Area | 20.8 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 6721 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1318 km north-northeast |
Wedgefield is a locality in the Town Of Port Hedland local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 148. The locality covers an area of 20.8 km², giving a population density of about 7.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1318 km north-northeast of Perth. Wedgefield is located at 20.3553°S, 118.5992°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6721. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Wedgefield lies at the edge of a vast, sun-baked plain, where the ochre earth stretches towards a horizon that seems to melt into the pale, immense sky. It lies 1019.1 km north-north-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 24°T), and is situated 6.8 km west-south-west of Port Hedland. The landscape here is a study in resilience, a testament to the sparse but determined life that clings to this arid country. Low, scrubby vegetation, a mosaic of muted greens and browns, dots the terrain, interspersed with outcrops of weathered rock that catch the harsh sunlight. The air itself carries a dry, dusty scent, tinged with the subtle perfume of salt from the distant coast, and the quality of light, especially as the day wanes, can transform the ordinary into something ethereal, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose.
The history of Wedgefield is intrinsically linked to the mineral wealth that lies beneath its surface. While the immediate surrounds might appear untamed, this locality is a vital hub within the Pilbara's enduring mining industry, its fortunes shaped by the extraction of iron ore. The economic pulse of Wedgefield beats to the rhythm of this powerful industry, a constant hum of activity underpinning the lives of its residents. Beyond the industrial, a sense of pioneering spirit persists, a quiet fortitude born of living in a place where nature's grandeur and human endeavour are in constant dialogue, a spirit that has seen Wedgefield adapt and thrive through the generations.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wedgefield, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Wedgefield, in the Town Of Port Hedland local government area.
Detailed location data for Wedgefield includes the postcode (6721), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Town Of Port Hedland), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Wedgefield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |