Heathcote Junction vs Upper Plenty
The verdict
Heathcote Junction rates higher for transport (54 vs 35). Upper Plenty is closer to the coast (47.8 km vs 51.6 km).
Scores
Heathcote JunctionUpper Plenty
| Heathcote Junction | Upper Plenty | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 31 |
| Transport | 54 | 35 |
| Education | 43 | 43 |
| Liveability | 21 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Heathcote Junction | Upper Plenty | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 811 | 415 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,101 | $1,687 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.6% | 23.9% |
| Born in Australia | 84.7% | 71.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Heathcote Junction High Growth · Upper Plenty High Growth
Property
| Heathcote Junction | Upper Plenty | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $850K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -9.9% | 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
Safety
| Heathcote Junction | Upper Plenty | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 370 | 241 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 247 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 241 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,959 | 3,133 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Heathcote Junction | Upper Plenty | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Heathcote Junction · Upper Plenty
Transport
| Heathcote Junction | Upper Plenty | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 54 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 157 | 146 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Heathcote Junction | Upper Plenty | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 51.6 km | 47.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 48.5 km | 44.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.6 km | 15.6 km |
Population & growth
| Heathcote Junction | Upper Plenty | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 811 | 415 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,072 | 549 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,635 | 1,348 |
| Annual growth rate | 7.22% | 7.25% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Heathcote Junction or Upper Plenty?
Heathcote Junction has the higher transport score (Heathcote Junction 54/100 vs Upper Plenty 35/100).
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