Heathmere vs Heywood
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Heathmere (939) sits above Heywood (899). Heathmere skews owner-occupied (99%), Heywood runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Heathmere and Heywood side by side
| Measure | Heathmere | Heywood |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $353,000 |
| Median unit | – | $150,480 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 99.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 939 | 899 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 2 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 5 |
| Population | 238 | 1,815 |
| Median age | 45 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 750 mm | 745 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.5°C | 23.9°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
- Heathmere edges out on average school ICSEA (939 vs 899). Heathmere also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Heathmere vs Heywood: common questions
Does Heathmere or Heywood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Heathmere scores 939 vs 899 in Heywood. 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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