Heidelberg West vs Rosanna
Heidelberg West (median $750,000) is roughly 45% cheaper to buy into than Rosanna ($1,365,500).
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Heidelberg West and Rosanna side by side
| Measure | Heidelberg West | Rosanna |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $750,000 | $1,365,500 |
| Median unit | $752,500 | $774,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $530/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 42.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 54.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1084 | 1093 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 46 |
| Transit score | – | 20 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 5,252 | 8,616 |
| Median age | 35 | 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rosanna (1093) sits above Heidelberg West (1084). Rosanna skews owner-occupied (75%), Heidelberg West runs more rental-dense (42% owner).
- For buyers
- Heidelberg West is the lower entry point at $750,000 median, 45% 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
- Rosanna edges out on average school ICSEA (1093 vs 1084). Rosanna also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Heidelberg West vs Rosanna: common questions
Is Heidelberg West or Rosanna cheaper to buy in?
Heidelberg West has the lower median house price at $750,000, roughly 45% below Rosanna ($1,365,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Heidelberg West or Rosanna have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rosanna scores 1093 vs 1084 in Heidelberg West. 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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