Heidelberg Heights vs Heidelberg
Heidelberg Heights (median $891,500) is roughly 38% cheaper to buy into than Heidelberg ($1,440,000).
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| Measure | Heidelberg Heights | Heidelberg |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $891,500 | $1,440,000 |
| Median unit | $710,500 | $620,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $530/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 41.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1089 | 1104 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,758 | 7,360 |
| Median age | 35 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 654 mm | 654 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.1°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
Heidelberg scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Heidelberg (1104) sits above Heidelberg Heights (1089).
- For buyers
- Heidelberg Heights is the lower entry point at $891,500 median, 38% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Heidelberg edges out on average school ICSEA (1104 vs 1089).
Heidelberg Heights vs Heidelberg: common questions
Is Heidelberg Heights or Heidelberg cheaper to buy in?
Heidelberg Heights has the lower median house price at $891,500, roughly 38% below Heidelberg ($1,440,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Heidelberg Heights or Heidelberg have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Heidelberg scores 1104 vs 1089 in Heidelberg Heights. 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, Heidelberg Heights or Heidelberg?
Heidelberg scores 100/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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.
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