Heathfield vs Mylor.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,495,000 and $1,736,000. Heathfield edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Heathfield (median $1,495,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Mylor ($1,736,000). Over the past year, Heathfield (+9.3%) ran 9.3 percentage points ahead of Mylor (0%) on house-price growth.
Heathfield scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Heathfield (1093) sits above Mylor (1077).
For buyers
Heathfield is the lower entry point at $1,495,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Heathfield carries both higher gross yield (3.13% vs 1.02%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Heathfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1093 vs 1077).
Common questions
Is Heathfield or Mylor cheaper to buy in?
Heathfield has the lower median house price at $1,495,000, roughly 14% below Mylor ($1,736,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Heathfield or Mylor?
Over the past 12 months, Heathfield grew +9.3% vs 0% in Mylor, a gap of 9.3 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Heathfield or Mylor have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Heathfield scores 1093 vs 1077 in Mylor. 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, Heathfield or Mylor?
Heathfield scores 2/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Heathfield or Mylor?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.13% in Heathfield vs 1.02% in Mylor. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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