Wallan vs Heathcote Junction
Wallan scores higher on walkability (52/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Heathcote Junction (992) sits above Wallan (991). Heathcote Junction skews owner-occupied (95%), Wallan runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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Wallan and Heathcote Junction side by side
| Measure | Wallan | Heathcote Junction |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $640,000 | – |
| Median unit | $452,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 95.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 4.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 52 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 40 | 15 |
| Population | 15,004 | 811 |
| Median age | 33 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 643 mm | 728 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.4°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
- Heathcote Junction edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 991).
Wallan vs Heathcote Junction: common questions
Does Wallan or Heathcote Junction have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Heathcote Junction scores 992 vs 991 in Wallan. 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, Wallan or Heathcote Junction?
Wallan scores 52/100 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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