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
| Buchanan | Heddon Greta | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 35 |
| Transport | 15 | 28 |
| Education | 43 | 34 |
| Liveability | 22 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Buchanan | Heddon Greta | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 212 | 2,838 |
| Median age | 38 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,028 | $2,130 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.7% | 16.1% |
| Born in Australia | 87.7% | 91.3% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Buchanan High Growth · Heddon Greta High Growth
Property
| Buchanan | Heddon Greta | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $863K | $831K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $633K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 11.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $660 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 24 |
Median price history
Safety
| Buchanan | Heddon Greta | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 54 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 472 | 176 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 5,660 | 423 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 943 | 493 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 29,717 | 7,470 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Buchanan | Heddon Greta | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Buchanan · Heddon Greta
Transport
| Buchanan | Heddon Greta | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 15 | 28 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.8 km | 8.8 km |
Liveability
| Buchanan | Heddon Greta | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.5 km | 27.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 120.4 km | 121.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Buchanan | Heddon Greta | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 212 | 2,838 |
| Estimated 2025 | 231 | 3,188 |
| Projected 2041 | 286 | 4,207 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.17% | 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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