Badger Creek vs Healesville
Badger Creek (median $673,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Healesville ($792,500).
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| Measure | Badger Creek | Healesville |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $673,000 | $792,500 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $530,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 955 | 945 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 80 |
| Population | 1,610 | 7,589 |
| Median age | 43 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1101 mm | 873 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 27.7°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
Healesville scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Badger Creek (955) sits above Healesville (945).
- For buyers
- Badger Creek is the lower entry point at $673,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Badger Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 945).
Badger Creek vs Healesville: common questions
Is Badger Creek or Healesville cheaper to buy in?
Badger Creek has the lower median house price at $673,000, roughly 15% below Healesville ($792,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Badger Creek or Healesville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Badger Creek scores 955 vs 945 in Healesville. 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, Badger Creek or Healesville?
Healesville scores 100/100 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.
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