Heathfield vs Longwood
The verdict
Longwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $947K versus $1.17M in Heathfield. Heathfield rates higher for liveability (54 vs 27). Heathfield has a shorter estimated CBD commute (58 vs 63 min).
Scores
HeathfieldLongwood
| Heathfield | Longwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 44 |
| Transport | 34 | 29 |
| Education | 85 | 82 |
| Liveability | 54 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Heathfield | Longwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,062 | 325 |
| Median age | 46 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,298 | $2,349 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.5% | 53.1% |
| Born in Australia | 80.0% | 76.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Heathfield Declining · Longwood Declining
Property
| Heathfield | Longwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.17M | $947K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $900 | $1,450 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Heathfield | Longwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 94 | 308 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 94 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,507 | 1,231 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Heathfield | Longwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,086 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Heathfield · Longwood
Transport
| Heathfield | Longwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 29 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.4 km | 9.5 km |
Liveability
| Heathfield | Longwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 6 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.3 km | 18.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.4 km | 16.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.0 km | 14.2 km |
Population & growth
| Heathfield | Longwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,062 | 325 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,099 | 336 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,041 | 319 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.86% | 0.84% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Heathfield or Longwood?
Longwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $947K versus $1.17M.
Which has better public transport, Heathfield or Longwood?
Heathfield has the higher transport score (Heathfield 34/100 vs Longwood 29/100).
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