Heidelberg Rgh vs Heidelberg West
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Heidelberg West (1084) sits above Heidelberg Rgh (1073).
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Heidelberg Rgh and Heidelberg West side by side
| Measure | Heidelberg Rgh | Heidelberg West |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $750,000 |
| Median unit | – | $752,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $530/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 42.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 54.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1073 | 1084 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 52 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | – | 5,252 |
| Median age | – | 35 |
| 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
- 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
- Heidelberg West edges out on average school ICSEA (1084 vs 1073).
Heidelberg Rgh vs Heidelberg West: common questions
Does Heidelberg Rgh or Heidelberg West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Heidelberg West scores 1084 vs 1073 in Heidelberg Rgh. 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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