Side by sideSuburb comparison

Tooborac vs Heathcote South.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Heathcote South edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Heathcote South (1027) sits above Tooborac (1014). Heathcote South skews owner-occupied (100%), Tooborac runs more rental-dense (81% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Heathcote South edges out on average school ICSEA (1027 vs 1014). Tooborac also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 38%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsTooborac vs Heathcote South

Common questions

Does Tooborac or Heathcote South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Heathcote South scores 1027 vs 1014 in Tooborac. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Tooborac
Metric
Heathcote South

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$225/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$255/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$320/wk
81.0%
Owner occupied
100.0%
10.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
319
Population
22
49
Median age
58

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1014
Avg ICSEA
1027

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).