Heatley vs Mount Louisa
Heatley (median $350,200) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Mount Louisa ($465,000).
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| Measure | Heatley | Mount Louisa |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $350,200 | $465,000 |
| Median unit | $180,000 | $490,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $565/wk |
| Unit rent | $280/wk | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 935 | 925 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 55 |
| Population | 3,907 | 9,227 |
| Median age | 40 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1090 mm | 1090 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 31.9°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
Heatley scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Heatley (935) sits above Mount Louisa (925).
- For buyers
- Heatley is the lower entry point at $350,200 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Heatley offers the higher gross rental yield (8.17% vs 6.32%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Heatley edges out on average school ICSEA (935 vs 925). Mount Louisa also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Heatley vs Mount Louisa: common questions
Is Heatley or Mount Louisa cheaper to buy in?
Heatley has the lower median house price at $350,200, roughly 25% below Mount Louisa ($465,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Heatley or Mount Louisa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Heatley scores 935 vs 925 in Mount Louisa. 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, Heatley or Mount Louisa?
Heatley scores 6/100 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, Heatley or Mount Louisa?
Gross rental yield on houses is 8.17% in Heatley vs 6.32% in Mount Louisa. 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.
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