Allestree vs Heathmere
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Allestree (979) sits above Heathmere (939). Heathmere skews owner-occupied (99%), Allestree runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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| Measure | Allestree | Heathmere |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 99.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 979 | 939 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 168 | 238 |
| Median age | 48 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 721 mm | 750 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.8°C | 23.5°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
- Allestree edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 939). Heathmere also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Allestree vs Heathmere: common questions
Does Allestree or Heathmere have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Allestree scores 979 vs 939 in Heathmere. 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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