Eaglemont vs Heidelberg
Heidelberg (median $1,440,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Eaglemont ($2,120,500).
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Eaglemont and Heidelberg side by side
| Measure | Eaglemont | Heidelberg |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,120,500 | $1,440,000 |
| Median unit | $607,500 | $620,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $530/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 41.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1119 | 1104 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,960 | 7,360 |
| Median age | 46 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 654 mm | 654 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.1°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Eaglemont (1119) sits above Heidelberg (1104). Eaglemont skews owner-occupied (78%), Heidelberg runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Heidelberg is the lower entry point at $1,440,000 median, 32% 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
- Eaglemont edges out on average school ICSEA (1119 vs 1104). Eaglemont also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Eaglemont vs Heidelberg: common questions
Is Eaglemont or Heidelberg cheaper to buy in?
Heidelberg has the lower median house price at $1,440,000, roughly 32% below Eaglemont ($2,120,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Eaglemont or Heidelberg have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eaglemont scores 1119 vs 1104 in Heidelberg. 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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