Heidelberg vs Rosanna
Rosanna (median $1,365,500) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Heidelberg ($1,440,000).
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Heidelberg and Rosanna side by side
| Measure | Heidelberg | Rosanna |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,440,000 | $1,365,500 |
| Median unit | $620,000 | $774,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $530/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 41.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1104 | 1093 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 46 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,360 | 8,616 |
| Median age | 39 | 41 |
| 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 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Heidelberg (1104) sits above Rosanna (1093). Rosanna skews owner-occupied (75%), Heidelberg runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Rosanna is the lower entry point at $1,365,500 median, 5% 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 1093). Rosanna also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Heidelberg vs Rosanna: common questions
Is Heidelberg or Rosanna cheaper to buy in?
Rosanna has the lower median house price at $1,365,500, roughly 5% below Heidelberg ($1,440,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Heidelberg or Rosanna have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Heidelberg scores 1104 vs 1093 in Rosanna. 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 Rosanna?
Heidelberg scores 100/100 on walkability vs 46/100. 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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