Side by sideSuburb comparison

Heathmere vs Narrawong.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Narrawong edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Narrawong (960) sits above Heathmere (939).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Narrawong edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 939).

Common questionsHeathmere vs Narrawong

Common questions

Does Heathmere or Narrawong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Narrawong scores 960 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.

The numbers behind the take

Heathmere
Metric
Narrawong

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$220/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
99.0%
Owner occupied
93.0%
8.0%
Renter occupied
7.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
238
Population
462
45
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
13
939
Avg ICSEA
960

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).