Clarinda vs Heatherton
The verdict
Clarinda is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.14M in Heatherton. Clarinda rates higher for liveability (87 vs 73). Heatherton is closer to the coast (4.7 km vs 6.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Heatherton rates higher (81 vs 71/100 in Clarinda).
Scores
| Clarinda | Heatherton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 67 |
| Transport | 63 | 51 |
| Education | 75 | 77 |
| Liveability | 87 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clarinda | Heatherton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,441 | 2,826 |
| Median age | 45 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,589 | $2,088 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.0% | 48.6% |
| Born in Australia | 44.5% | 60.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Clarinda — · Heatherton —
Property
| Clarinda | Heatherton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.04M | $1.14M |
| Median unit price | $791K | $455K |
| House price YoY | 13.2% | -6.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Clarinda | Heatherton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 81 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 349 | 248 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 215 | 354 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 390 | 318 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,750 | 5,945 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clarinda | Heatherton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,070 | 1,118 |
See the full school list on each profile: Clarinda · Heatherton
Transport
| Clarinda | Heatherton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 69 | 71 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Clarinda | Heatherton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 17 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.5 km | 4.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.1 km | 19.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.5 km | 4.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Clarinda | Heatherton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,441 | 2,826 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,497 | 3,019 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.19% | 1.67% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Clarinda or Heatherton?
Heatherton has the higher residential safety score (Clarinda 71/100 vs Heatherton 81/100).
Which is more affordable, Clarinda or Heatherton?
Clarinda is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.14M.
Which has better schools, Clarinda or Heatherton?
Heatherton has a higher average school ICSEA (Clarinda 1070 vs Heatherton 1118; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Clarinda or Heatherton?
Clarinda has the higher transport score (Clarinda 63/100 vs Heatherton 51/100).
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