Heidelberg vs Ivanhoe East
Heidelberg (median $1,440,000) is roughly 47% cheaper to buy into than Ivanhoe East ($2,732,500).
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Heidelberg and Ivanhoe East side by side
| Measure | Heidelberg | Ivanhoe East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,440,000 | $2,732,500 |
| Median unit | $620,000 | $873,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $530/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 41.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1104 | 1126 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,360 | 3,762 |
| Median age | 39 | 45 |
| 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 (100/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ivanhoe East (1126) sits above Heidelberg (1104). Ivanhoe East skews owner-occupied (79%), Heidelberg runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Heidelberg is the lower entry point at $1,440,000 median, 47% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Heidelberg offers the higher gross rental yield (2.17% vs 1.43%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Ivanhoe East edges out on average school ICSEA (1126 vs 1104). Ivanhoe East also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Heidelberg vs Ivanhoe East: common questions
Is Heidelberg or Ivanhoe East cheaper to buy in?
Heidelberg has the lower median house price at $1,440,000, roughly 47% below Ivanhoe East ($2,732,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Heidelberg or Ivanhoe East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ivanhoe East scores 1126 vs 1104 in Heidelberg. 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 or Ivanhoe East?
Heidelberg scores 100/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Heidelberg or Ivanhoe East?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.17% in Heidelberg vs 1.43% in Ivanhoe East. 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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