Eaglemont vs Heidelberg
The verdict
Heidelberg is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $2.40M in Eaglemont. Eaglemont is closer to the coast (13.5 km vs 14.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Heidelberg rates higher (56 vs 37/100 in Eaglemont).
Scores
| Eaglemont | Heidelberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 94 |
| Transport | 96 | 98 |
| Education | 91 | 90 |
| Liveability | 93 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Eaglemont | Heidelberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,960 | 7,360 |
| Median age | 46 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,866 | $2,012 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.9% | 63.2% |
| Born in Australia | 75.0% | 67.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.3 |
Growth: Eaglemont Moderate Growth · Heidelberg Moderate Growth
Property
| Eaglemont | Heidelberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.40M | $1.47M |
| Median unit price | $1.28M | $651K |
| House price YoY | -32.8% | 26.4% |
| 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
| Eaglemont | Heidelberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 37 | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,061 | 503 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 278 | 598 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 101 | 258 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,217 | 10,625 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Eaglemont | Heidelberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,129 |
See the full school list on each profile: Eaglemont · Heidelberg
Transport
| Eaglemont | Heidelberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 29 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 770 m | 960 m |
Liveability
| Eaglemont | Heidelberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 19 |
| Parks | 17 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 63 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.5 km | 14.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.4 km | 11.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 890 m | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Eaglemont | Heidelberg | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,960 | 7,360 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,148 | 7,688 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,891 | 9,090 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.17% | 1.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Eaglemont or Heidelberg?
Heidelberg has the higher residential safety score (Eaglemont 37/100 vs Heidelberg 56/100).
Which is more affordable, Eaglemont or Heidelberg?
Heidelberg is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $2.40M.
Which has better public transport, Eaglemont or Heidelberg?
Heidelberg has the higher transport score (Eaglemont 96/100 vs Heidelberg 98/100).
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