Engadine vs Heathcote
The verdict
Heathcote is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.53M versus $1.58M in Engadine. Engadine rates higher for liveability (75 vs 62). Engadine has a shorter estimated CBD commute (62 vs 69 min).
Scores
| Engadine | Heathcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 71 |
| Transport | 94 | 89 |
| Education | 64 | 61 |
| Liveability | 75 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Engadine | Heathcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,736 | 6,148 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,303 | $2,240 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.2% | 32.7% |
| Born in Australia | 84.8% | 86.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Engadine Stable · Heathcote Stable
Property
| Engadine | Heathcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.58M | $1.53M |
| Median unit price | $965K | $1.17M |
| House price YoY | 15.0% | 10.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $900 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Engadine | Heathcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 39 | 33 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 45 | 33 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 254 | 163 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,900 | 2,391 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Engadine | Heathcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 3 |
| Government | 4 | 3 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,059 | 1,052 |
See the full school list on each profile: Engadine · Heathcote
Transport
| Engadine | Heathcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 89 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 126 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 62 | 69 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Engadine | Heathcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 1 |
| Parks | 23 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.1 km | 11.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 26.9 km | 30.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.6 km | 17.0 km |
Population & growth
| Engadine | Heathcote | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,736 | 6,148 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,206 | 6,185 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,955 | 6,668 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.66% | 0.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Engadine or Heathcote?
Engadine and Heathcote have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Engadine or Heathcote?
Heathcote is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.53M versus $1.58M.
Which has better schools, Engadine or Heathcote?
Engadine has a higher average school ICSEA (Engadine 1059 vs Heathcote 1052; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Engadine or Heathcote?
Engadine has the higher transport score (Engadine 94/100 vs Heathcote 89/100).
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