Side by sideSuburb comparison

Argyle vs Heathcote.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Heathcote edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Heathcote (1027) sits above Argyle (1018).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Heathcote edges out on average school ICSEA (1027 vs 1018).

Common questionsArgyle vs Heathcote

Common questions

Does Argyle or Heathcote have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Heathcote scores 1027 vs 1018 in Argyle. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Argyle
Metric
Heathcote

Price & Market

Median house
$460,000
Median unit
$205,920
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$255/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$255/wk
$217/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$217/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
32
Transit score
0
Bike score
85
3,965
Population
3,965
56
Median age
56

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

19
Schools nearby
20
1018
Avg ICSEA
1027

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).