Croydon South vs Heathmont
The verdict
Croydon South is more affordable, with a median house price of $888K versus $1.08M in Heathmont. Heathmont rates higher for transport (95 vs 55). Heathmont is closer to the coast (23.8 km vs 27.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Croydon South rates higher (96 vs 83/100 in Heathmont).
Scores
| Croydon South | Heathmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 88 |
| Transport | 55 | 95 |
| Education | 68 | 78 |
| Liveability | 89 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Croydon South | Heathmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,759 | 9,933 |
| Median age | 38 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,876 | $2,140 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.3% | 52.7% |
| Born in Australia | 76.8% | 74.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Croydon South Moderate Growth · Heathmont Moderate Growth
Property
| Croydon South | Heathmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $888K | $1.08M |
| Median unit price | $767K | $780K |
| House price YoY | 12.4% | 1.1% |
| 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
| Croydon South | Heathmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 231 | 342 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 147 | 232 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 273 | 221 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,005 | 3,201 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Croydon South | Heathmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 1,058 |
See the full school list on each profile: Croydon South · Heathmont
Transport
| Croydon South | Heathmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 95 | 57 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 280 m |
Liveability
| Croydon South | Heathmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 12 |
| Parks | 15 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | 170 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.1 km | 23.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.6 km | 24.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Croydon South | Heathmont | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,759 | 9,933 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,962 | 10,311 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,746 | 11,994 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 0.94% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Croydon South or Heathmont?
Croydon South has the higher residential safety score (Croydon South 96/100 vs Heathmont 83/100).
Which is more affordable, Croydon South or Heathmont?
Croydon South is more affordable, with a median house price of $888K versus $1.08M.
Which has better schools, Croydon South or Heathmont?
Heathmont has a higher average school ICSEA (Croydon South 987 vs Heathmont 1058; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Croydon South or Heathmont?
Heathmont has the higher transport score (Croydon South 55/100 vs Heathmont 95/100).
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