Heddon Greta vs Buchanan
Heddon Greta (median $829,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Buchanan ($895,000).
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| Measure | Heddon Greta | Buchanan |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $829,000 | $895,000 |
| Median unit | $308,880 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.3% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 967 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 65 | 90 |
| Population | 2,838 | 212 |
| Median age | 33 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 760 mm | 888 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 29.4°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
Heddon Greta 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 Heddon Greta (972) sits above Buchanan (967).
- For buyers
- Heddon Greta is the lower entry point at $829,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Heddon Greta offers the higher gross rental yield (4.08% vs 3.72%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Heddon Greta edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 967). Heddon Greta also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Heddon Greta vs Buchanan: common questions
Is Heddon Greta or Buchanan cheaper to buy in?
Heddon Greta has the lower median house price at $829,000, roughly 7% below Buchanan ($895,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Heddon Greta or Buchanan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Heddon Greta scores 972 vs 967 in Buchanan. 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, Heddon Greta or Buchanan?
Heddon Greta 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, Heddon Greta or Buchanan?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.08% in Heddon Greta vs 3.72% in Buchanan. 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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