Ellen Grove vs Heathwood
Heathwood scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Heathwood (975) sits above Ellen Grove (963). Heathwood skews owner-occupied (73%), Ellen Grove runs more rental-dense (29% owner).
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Ellen Grove and Heathwood side by side
| Measure | Ellen Grove | Heathwood |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $570/wk | $760/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $455/wk |
| Owner occupied | 29.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 67.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 963 | 975 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,586 | 4,944 |
| Median age | 30 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 915 mm | 926 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°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
- Heathwood edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 963). Heathwood also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ellen Grove vs Heathwood: common questions
Does Ellen Grove or Heathwood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Heathwood scores 975 vs 963 in Ellen Grove. 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, Ellen Grove or Heathwood?
Heathwood scores 6/100 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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