Banyule vs Heidelberg
Heidelberg scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Heidelberg (1104) sits above Banyule (1095).
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Banyule and Heidelberg side by side
| Measure | Banyule | Heidelberg |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,440,000 |
| Median unit | – | $620,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $530/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 41.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1095 | 1104 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 7,360 |
| Median age | – | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 678 mm | 654 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°C | 27.1°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
- Heidelberg edges out on average school ICSEA (1104 vs 1095).
Banyule vs Heidelberg: common questions
Does Banyule or Heidelberg have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Heidelberg scores 1104 vs 1095 in Banyule. 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, Banyule or Heidelberg?
Heidelberg scores 100/100 on walkability vs 24/100. 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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