Upper Plenty vs Heathcote Junction

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Plenty (994) sits above Heathcote Junction (992).

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Upper Plenty and Heathcote Junction side by side

MeasureUpper PlentyHeathcote Junction
Renting
Owner occupied97.0%95.0%
Renter occupied4.0%4.0%
Schools
Schools nearby65
Average ICSEA994992
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score015
Population415811
Median age4341
Climate
Annual rainfall728 mm728 mm
Mean max, January26.4°C26.4°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
Upper Plenty edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 992).

Upper Plenty vs Heathcote Junction: common questions

Does Upper Plenty or Heathcote Junction have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Plenty scores 994 vs 992 in Heathcote Junction. 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.