Heathcote vs Yarrawarrah
The verdict
Heathcote is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $1.47M in Yarrawarrah. Heathcote rates higher for transport (89 vs 64). Yarrawarrah rates higher for liveability (75 vs 62). Yarrawarrah is closer to the coast (9.7 km vs 11.8 km).
Scores
| Heathcote | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 69 |
| Transport | 89 | 64 |
| Education | 61 | 69 |
| Liveability | 62 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Heathcote | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,148 | 2,775 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,240 | $2,724 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.7% | 40.4% |
| Born in Australia | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3 |
Growth: Heathcote Stable · Yarrawarrah Stable
Property
| Heathcote | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.47M | $1.47M |
| Median unit price | $1.11M | $1.30M |
| 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 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Heathcote | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 33 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 33 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 163 | 72 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,814 | 1,045 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Heathcote | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,042 | 1,067 |
See the full school list on each profile: Heathcote · Yarrawarrah
Transport
| Heathcote | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 51 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 69 | 90 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Heathcote | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Parks | 11 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.8 km | 9.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.6 km | 25.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 17.0 km | 13.6 km |
Population & growth
| Heathcote | Yarrawarrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,148 | 2,775 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,185 | 2,815 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,668 | 2,837 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.15% | 0.36% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Heathcote or Yarrawarrah?
Heathcote and Yarrawarrah have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Heathcote or Yarrawarrah?
Heathcote is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $1.47M.
Which has better schools, Heathcote or Yarrawarrah?
Yarrawarrah has a higher average school ICSEA (Heathcote 1042 vs Yarrawarrah 1067; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Heathcote or Yarrawarrah?
Heathcote has the higher transport score (Heathcote 89/100 vs Yarrawarrah 64/100).
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