Busby vs Heckenberg
The verdict
Busby is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.03M in Heckenberg. Heckenberg has a shorter estimated CBD commute (84 vs 85 min). On the separate residential safety score, Heckenberg rates higher (41 vs 31/100 in Busby).
Scores
| Busby | Heckenberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 61 |
| Transport | 60 | 60 |
| Education | 37 | 39 |
| Liveability | 80 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Busby | Heckenberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,446 | 3,263 |
| Median age | 32 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,163 | $1,159 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.9% | 21.1% |
| Born in Australia | 54.8% | 52.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.3 |
Growth: Busby Moderate Growth · Heckenberg Moderate Growth
Property
| Busby | Heckenberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.01M | $1.03M |
| Median unit price | $839K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 32.5% | 45.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Busby | Heckenberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 31 | 41 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 360 | 215 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 292 | 306 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,057 | 1,042 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,163 | 6,037 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Busby | Heckenberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 892 | 848 |
See the full school list on each profile: Busby · Heckenberg
Transport
| Busby | Heckenberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 85 | 84 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.5 km | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Busby | 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 | 6 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.1 km | 24.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.4 km | 29.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Busby | Heckenberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,446 | 3,263 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,519 | 3,316 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,278 | 3,874 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.41% | 0.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Busby or Heckenberg?
Heckenberg has the higher residential safety score (Busby 31/100 vs Heckenberg 41/100).
Which is more affordable, Busby or Heckenberg?
Busby is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.03M.
Which has better schools, Busby or Heckenberg?
Busby has a higher average school ICSEA (Busby 892 vs Heckenberg 848; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Busby or Heckenberg?
Busby and Heckenberg have similar transport scores.
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