Heatherton vs Moorabbin East
Moorabbin East scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 64/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Moorabbin East (1104) sits above Heatherton (1093).
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Heatherton and Moorabbin East side by side
| Measure | Heatherton | Moorabbin East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,065,000 | – |
| Median unit | $352,080 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1093 | 1104 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 64 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,826 | – |
| Median age | 41 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 680 mm | 640 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°C | 26.1°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
- 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
- Moorabbin East edges out on average school ICSEA (1104 vs 1093).
Heatherton vs Moorabbin East: common questions
Does Heatherton or Moorabbin East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Moorabbin East scores 1104 vs 1093 in Heatherton. 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, Heatherton or Moorabbin East?
Moorabbin East scores 64/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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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