Costerfield vs Heathcote
Heathcote scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Heathcote (1027) sits above Costerfield (998).
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Costerfield and Heathcote side by side
| Measure | Costerfield | Heathcote |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $460,000 |
| Median unit | – | $205,920 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 1027 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 32 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 85 |
| Population | 70 | – |
| Median age | 59 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 513 mm | 521 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.5°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
- Heathcote edges out on average school ICSEA (1027 vs 998).
Costerfield vs Heathcote: common questions
Does Costerfield or Heathcote have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Heathcote scores 1027 vs 998 in Costerfield. 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, Costerfield or Heathcote?
Heathcote scores 32/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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