Aitkenvale vs Heatley
Heatley (median $350,200) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Aitkenvale ($378,000).
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Aitkenvale and Heatley side by side
| Measure | Aitkenvale | Heatley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $378,000 | $350,200 |
| Median unit | $340,000 | $180,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $520/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $440/wk | $280/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 61.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 935 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,797 | 3,907 |
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1090 mm | 1090 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 31.9°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
Aitkenvale scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Aitkenvale (959) sits above Heatley (935).
- For buyers
- Heatley is the lower entry point at $350,200 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Heatley offers the higher gross rental yield (8.17% vs 7.15%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Aitkenvale edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 935).
Aitkenvale vs Heatley: common questions
Is Aitkenvale or Heatley cheaper to buy in?
Heatley has the lower median house price at $350,200, roughly 7% below Aitkenvale ($378,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Aitkenvale or Heatley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Aitkenvale scores 959 vs 935 in Heatley. 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.
Which is more walkable, Aitkenvale or Heatley?
Aitkenvale scores 14/100 on walkability vs 6/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Aitkenvale or Heatley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 8.17% in Heatley vs 7.15% in Aitkenvale. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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