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Buchanan vs Heddon Greta

The verdict

Heddon Greta is more affordable, with a median house price of $831K versus $863K in Buchanan. Buchanan rates higher for education (43 vs 34). Heddon Greta rates higher for liveability (42 vs 22). Buchanan is closer to the coast (24.5 km vs 27.6 km).

Scores

BuchananHeddon Greta
BuchananHeddon Greta
Overall2635
Transport1528
Education4334
Liveability2242

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

BuchananHeddon Greta
Population2122,838
Median age3833
Median household income (wk)$2,028$2,130
Bachelor degree or higher27.7%16.1%
Born in Australia87.7%91.3%
Avg household size32.9

Growth: Buchanan High Growth · Heddon Greta High Growth

Property

BuchananHeddon Greta
Median house price$863K$831K
Median unit priceData not available$633K
House price YoYData not available11.6%
Median rent — house (wk)$630$660
Rental yield (house)Data not available4.0%
Days on market (house)Data not available24

Median price history

Safety

BuchananHeddon Greta
Residential safety score54
Break & enter dwelling /100k472176
Motor vehicle theft /100k5,660423
Domestic assault /100k943493
Total incidents /100k (all)29,7177,470

Total incidents over time

Schools

BuchananHeddon Greta
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Buchanan · Heddon Greta

Transport

BuchananHeddon Greta
Transport score1528
Train stations00
Bus stops420
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)9.8 km8.8 km

Liveability

BuchananHeddon Greta
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants01
Parks01
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming pools13
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)24.5 km27.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)120.4 km121.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)6.4 km4.5 km

Population & growth

BuchananHeddon Greta
Population (2021)2122,838
Estimated 20252313,188
Projected 20412864,207
Annual growth rate2.17%2.95%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Buchanan or Heddon Greta?

Heddon Greta is more affordable, with a median house price of $831K versus $863K.

Which has better public transport, Buchanan or Heddon Greta?

Heddon Greta has the higher transport score (Buchanan 15/100 vs Heddon Greta 28/100).

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Data sources

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