Cheltenham vs Heatherton
Heatherton (median $1,065,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Cheltenham ($1,302,500).
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Cheltenham and Heatherton side by side
| Measure | Cheltenham | Heatherton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,302,500 | $1,065,000 |
| Median unit | $675,000 | $352,080 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1108 | 1093 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 2,826 |
| Median age | – | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 640 mm | 680 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 26.2°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
Cheltenham scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cheltenham (1108) sits above Heatherton (1093).
- For buyers
- Heatherton is the lower entry point at $1,065,000 median, 18% 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
- Cheltenham edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1093).
Cheltenham vs Heatherton: common questions
Is Cheltenham or Heatherton cheaper to buy in?
Heatherton has the lower median house price at $1,065,000, roughly 18% below Cheltenham ($1,302,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Cheltenham or Heatherton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cheltenham scores 1108 vs 1093 in Heatherton. 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, Cheltenham or Heatherton?
Cheltenham scores 100/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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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