Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wandong vs Heathcote Junction.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wandong (1023) sits above Heathcote Junction (992).

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

Wandong edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 992).

Common questionsWandong vs Heathcote Junction

Common questions

Does Wandong or Heathcote Junction have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wandong scores 1023 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.

The numbers behind the take

Wandong
Metric
Heathcote Junction

Price & Market

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

Rental

$305/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$305/wk
$305/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$325/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
95.0%
8.0%
Renter occupied
4.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
15
1,477
Population
811
40
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
5
1023
Avg ICSEA
992

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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