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Heathmere vs Mount Richmond

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Richmond (963) sits above Heathmere (939).

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Heathmere and Mount Richmond side by side

MeasureHeathmereMount Richmond
Renting
Owner occupied99.0%107.0%
Renter occupied8.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby214
Average ICSEA939963
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population23842
Median age4545
Climate
Annual rainfall750 mm884 mm
Mean max, January23.5°C23.0°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
Mount Richmond edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 939). Heathmere also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Heathmere vs Mount Richmond: common questions

Does Heathmere or Mount Richmond have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Richmond scores 963 vs 939 in Heathmere. 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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