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Mount Richmond vs Heathmere

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Richmond (963) sits above Heathmere (939).

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Mount Richmond and Heathmere side by side

MeasureMount RichmondHeathmere
Renting
Owner occupied107.0%99.0%
Renter occupied–8.0%
Schools
Schools nearby142
Average ICSEA963939
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population42238
Median age4545
Climate
Annual rainfall884 mm750 mm
Mean max, January23.0°C23.5°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
Mount Richmond edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 939). Heathmere also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Mount Richmond vs Heathmere: common questions

Does Mount Richmond or Heathmere have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Richmond scores 963 vs 939 in Heathmere. 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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