Heathcote vs Waterfall
The verdict
Waterfall is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.47M in Heathcote. Heathcote rates higher for liveability (62 vs 22). Waterfall is closer to the coast (10.0 km vs 11.8 km).
Scores
| Heathcote | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 55 |
| Transport | 89 | 86 |
| Education | 61 | 58 |
| Liveability | 62 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Heathcote | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,148 | 522 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,240 | $2,232 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.7% | 29.8% |
| Born in Australia | 86.0% | 84.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3 |
Growth: Heathcote Stable · Waterfall Stable
Property
| Heathcote | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.47M | $1.41M |
| Median unit price | $1.11M | $875K |
| House price YoY | 7.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 44 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Heathcote | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 33 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 33 | 192 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 163 | 383 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,814 | 12,644 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Heathcote | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,042 | 1,013 |
See the full school list on each profile: Heathcote · Waterfall
Transport
| Heathcote | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 86 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 51 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 69 | 78 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Heathcote | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 11 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.8 km | 10.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.6 km | 34.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 17.0 km | 16.0 km |
Population & growth
| Heathcote | Waterfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,148 | 522 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,185 | 525 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,668 | 566 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.15% | 0.14% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Heathcote or Waterfall?
Heathcote and Waterfall have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Heathcote or Waterfall?
Waterfall is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.47M.
Which has better schools, Heathcote or Waterfall?
Heathcote has a higher average school ICSEA (Heathcote 1042 vs Waterfall 1013; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Heathcote or Waterfall?
Heathcote has the higher transport score (Heathcote 89/100 vs Waterfall 86/100).
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