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Drumborg vs Heathmere

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Heathmere (939) sits above Drumborg (899). Heathmere skews owner-occupied (99%), Drumborg runs more rental-dense (68% owner).

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Drumborg and Heathmere side by side

MeasureDrumborgHeathmere
Renting
Owner occupied68.0%99.0%
Renter occupied16.0%8.0%
Schools
Schools nearby22
Average ICSEA899939
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population160238
Median age4945
Climate
Annual rainfall767 mm750 mm
Mean max, January24.4°C23.5°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
Heathmere edges out on average school ICSEA (939 vs 899). Heathmere also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Drumborg vs Heathmere: common questions

Does Drumborg or Heathmere have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Heathmere scores 939 vs 899 in Drumborg. 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.

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