Heathfield vs Stirling
The verdict
Heathfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.61M in Stirling. Stirling rates higher for transport (41 vs 34). Stirling has a shorter estimated CBD commute (53 vs 58 min).
Scores
| Heathfield | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 63 |
| Transport | 34 | 41 |
| Education | 85 | 92 |
| Liveability | 54 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Heathfield | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,062 | 3,067 |
| Median age | 46 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,298 | $2,368 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.5% | 64.6% |
| Born in Australia | 80.0% | 77.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Heathfield Declining · Stirling Declining
Property
| Heathfield | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.17M | $1.61M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.3% | 51.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $900 | $827 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Heathfield | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 94 | 130 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 94 | 65 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,507 | 2,674 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Heathfield | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,086 | 1,133 |
See the full school list on each profile: Heathfield · Stirling
Transport
| Heathfield | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | 53 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.4 km | 8.1 km |
Liveability
| Heathfield | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 17 |
| Parks | 1 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 27 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.3 km | 18.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.4 km | 13.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.0 km | 12.4 km |
Population & growth
| Heathfield | Stirling | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,062 | 3,067 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,099 | 3,173 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,041 | 3,006 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.86% | 0.85% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Heathfield or Stirling?
Heathfield has the higher residential safety score (Heathfield 100/100 vs Stirling 99/100).
Which is more affordable, Heathfield or Stirling?
Heathfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.61M.
Which has better schools, Heathfield or Stirling?
Stirling has a higher average school ICSEA (Heathfield 1086 vs Stirling 1133; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Heathfield or Stirling?
Stirling has the higher transport score (Heathfield 34/100 vs Stirling 41/100).
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