Longwood vs Heathfield
Heathfield scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Heathfield (1093) sits above Longwood (1089). Longwood skews owner-occupied (98%), Heathfield runs more rental-dense (87% owner).
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Longwood and Heathfield side by side
| Measure | Longwood | Heathfield |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1450/wk | $1300/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 98.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1089 | 1093 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 5 |
| Population | 325 | 1,062 |
| Median age | 43 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 897 mm | 897 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.6°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
- Heathfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1093 vs 1089).
Longwood vs Heathfield: common questions
Does Longwood or Heathfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Heathfield scores 1093 vs 1089 in Longwood. 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, Longwood or Heathfield?
Heathfield scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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