Connolly vs Heathridge
Heathridge scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Heathridge (1048) sits above Connolly (1047). Connolly skews owner-occupied (86%), Heathridge runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
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Connolly and Heathridge side by side
| Measure | Connolly | Heathridge |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1047 | 1048 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,675 | 6,898 |
| Median age | 47 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 708 mm | 708 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.6°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
- Heathridge edges out on average school ICSEA (1048 vs 1047). Connolly also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Connolly vs Heathridge: common questions
Does Connolly or Heathridge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Heathridge scores 1048 vs 1047 in Connolly. 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, Connolly or Heathridge?
Heathridge scores 14/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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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