Costerfield vs Heathcote
The verdict
Heathcote rates higher for liveability (37 vs 14). Heathcote is closer to the coast (103.3 km vs 107.1 km).
Scores
CosterfieldHeathcote
| Costerfield | Heathcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 16 | 28 |
| Transport | 0 | 12 |
| Education | 36 | 37 |
| Liveability | 14 | 37 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Costerfield | Heathcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 70 | 2,962 |
| Median age | 59 | 57 |
| Median household income (wk) | $849 | $946 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.2% | 19.0% |
| Born in Australia | 75.7% | 74.3% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2 |
Growth: Costerfield High Growth · Heathcote High Growth
Property
| Costerfield | Heathcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $464K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -7.5% |
| 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
| Costerfield | Heathcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,429 | 574 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 135 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 473 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,857 | 4,963 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Costerfield | Heathcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 981 |
See the full school list on each profile: Costerfield · Heathcote
Transport
| Costerfield | Heathcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 12 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 33.7 km | 38.6 km |
Liveability
| Costerfield | Heathcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 9 |
| Parks | 0 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 107.1 km | 103.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 105.5 km | 102.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 49.5 km | 47.7 km |
Population & growth
| Costerfield | Heathcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 70 | 2,962 |
| Estimated 2025 | 75 | 3,172 |
| Projected 2041 | 92 | 3,912 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.74% | 1.73% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Costerfield or Heathcote?
Heathcote has the higher transport score (Costerfield 0/100 vs Heathcote 12/100).
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs
Costerfield
vs