Edgewater vs Heathridge
The verdict
Edgewater rates higher for education (65 vs 57). Heathridge rates higher for transport (94 vs 64). Heathridge is closer to the coast (2.9 km vs 5.2 km).
Scores
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| Edgewater | Heathridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 83 |
| Transport | 64 | 94 |
| Education | 65 | 57 |
| Liveability | 93 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Edgewater | Heathridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,657 | 6,898 |
| Median age | 41 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,016 | $1,782 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.4% | 29.4% |
| Born in Australia | 54.8% | 63.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Edgewater Moderate Growth · Heathridge Moderate Growth
Property
| Edgewater | Heathridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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
Data not available
Safety
| Edgewater | Heathridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 322 | 319 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 145 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,009 | 1,015 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Edgewater | Heathridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,058 | 1,014 |
See the full school list on each profile: Edgewater · Heathridge
Transport
| Edgewater | Heathridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 42 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 78 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Edgewater | Heathridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 13 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 11 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.2 km | 2.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.9 km | 22.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.8 km | 4.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Edgewater | Heathridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,657 | 6,898 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,107 | 7,496 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,870 | 7,838 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.33% | 2.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Edgewater or Heathridge?
Edgewater and Heathridge have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Edgewater or Heathridge?
Edgewater has a higher average school ICSEA (Edgewater 1058 vs Heathridge 1014; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Edgewater or Heathridge?
Heathridge has the higher transport score (Edgewater 64/100 vs Heathridge 94/100).
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