Ashcroft vs Heckenberg
The verdict
Heckenberg is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.11M in Ashcroft. Ashcroft rates higher for liveability (94 vs 82). Ashcroft is closer to the coast (23.3 km vs 24.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Heckenberg rates higher (41 vs 8/100 in Ashcroft).
Scores
| Ashcroft | Heckenberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 61 |
| Transport | 64 | 60 |
| Education | 36 | 39 |
| Liveability | 94 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ashcroft | Heckenberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,634 | 3,263 |
| Median age | 32 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,089 | $1,159 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.0% | 21.1% |
| Born in Australia | 51.0% | 52.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3.3 |
Growth: Ashcroft Moderate Growth · Heckenberg Moderate Growth
Property
| Ashcroft | Heckenberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.11M | $1.03M |
| Median unit price | $785K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 19.5% | 45.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Ashcroft | Heckenberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 8 | 41 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 798 | 215 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 358 | 306 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,431 | 1,042 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,439 | 6,037 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ashcroft | Heckenberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 882 | 848 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ashcroft · Heckenberg
Transport
| Ashcroft | Heckenberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 81 | 84 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Ashcroft | Heckenberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.3 km | 24.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.7 km | 29.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Ashcroft | Heckenberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,634 | 3,263 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,693 | 3,316 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,314 | 3,874 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.40% | 0.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ashcroft or Heckenberg?
Heckenberg has the higher residential safety score (Ashcroft 8/100 vs Heckenberg 41/100).
Which is more affordable, Ashcroft or Heckenberg?
Heckenberg is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.11M.
Which has better schools, Ashcroft or Heckenberg?
Ashcroft has a higher average school ICSEA (Ashcroft 882 vs Heckenberg 848; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ashcroft or Heckenberg?
Ashcroft has the higher transport score (Ashcroft 64/100 vs Heckenberg 60/100).
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