Dingley Village vs Heatherton
Heatherton (median $1,065,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Dingley Village ($1,194,000).
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Dingley Village and Heatherton side by side
| Measure | Dingley Village | Heatherton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,194,000 | $1,065,000 |
| Median unit | $820,000 | $352,080 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1049 | 1093 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,495 | 2,826 |
| Median age | 45 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 661 mm | 680 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°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
Heatherton scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Heatherton (1093) sits above Dingley Village (1049). Dingley Village skews owner-occupied (87%), Heatherton runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
- For buyers
- Heatherton is the lower entry point at $1,065,000 median, 11% 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
- Heatherton edges out on average school ICSEA (1093 vs 1049).
Dingley Village vs Heatherton: common questions
Is Dingley Village or Heatherton cheaper to buy in?
Heatherton has the lower median house price at $1,065,000, roughly 11% below Dingley Village ($1,194,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dingley Village or Heatherton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Heatherton scores 1093 vs 1049 in Dingley Village. 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, Dingley Village or Heatherton?
Heatherton scores 16/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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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