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Heathcote Junction vs Upper Plenty

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Plenty (994) sits above Heathcote Junction (992).

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Heathcote Junction and Upper Plenty side by side

MeasureHeathcote JunctionUpper Plenty
Renting
Owner occupied95.0%97.0%
Renter occupied4.0%4.0%
Schools
Schools nearby56
Average ICSEA992994
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score150
Population811415
Median age4143
Climate
Annual rainfall728 mm728 mm
Mean max, January26.4°C26.4°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
Upper Plenty edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 992).

Heathcote Junction vs Upper Plenty: common questions

Does Heathcote Junction or Upper Plenty have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Plenty scores 994 vs 992 in Heathcote Junction. 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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