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Heckenberg vs Sadleir

The verdict

Sadleir is more affordable, with a median house price of $977K versus $978K in Heckenberg. Sadleir rates higher for liveability (87 vs 82).

Scores

HeckenbergSadleir
HeckenbergSadleir
Overall6162
Transport6060
Education3935
Liveability8287

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

HeckenbergSadleir
Population3,2633,243
Median age3233
Median household income (wk)$1,159$946
Bachelor degree or higher21.1%15.4%
Born in Australia52.6%54.0%
Avg household size3.33

Growth: Heckenberg Moderate Growth · Sadleir Moderate Growth

Property

HeckenbergSadleir
Median house price$978K$977K
Median unit priceData not available$855K
House price YoYData not available8.9%
Median rent — house (wk)$650$650
Rental yield (house)Data not available3.4%
Days on market (house)3234

Median price history

Safety

HeckenbergSadleir
Residential safety score4244
Break & enter dwelling /100k215216
Motor vehicle theft /100k306278
Domestic assault /100k1,011678
Total incidents /100k (all)6,6817,925

Total incidents over time

Schools

HeckenbergSadleir
Total schools11
Government11
Independent00
Average ICSEA861895

See the full school list on each profile: Heckenberg · Sadleir

Transport

HeckenbergSadleir
Transport score6060
Train stations00
Bus stops2816
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)101101
Nearest train station (km)3.9 km3.4 km

Liveability

HeckenbergSadleir
Summer max temp28.8°C28.8°C
Winter max temp17.8°C17.8°C
Annual rainfall (mm)920920
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants01
Parks55
Playgrounds23
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)24.5 km24.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)29.5 km29.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)4.0 km3.7 km

Population & growth

HeckenbergSadleir
Population (2021)3,2633,243
Estimated 20253,3163,296
Projected 20413,8743,850
Annual growth rate0.40%0.41%

Common questions

Which is safer, Heckenberg or Sadleir?

Sadleir has the higher residential safety score (Heckenberg 42/100 vs Sadleir 44/100).

Which is more affordable, Heckenberg or Sadleir?

Sadleir is more affordable, with a median house price of $977K versus $978K.

Which has better schools, Heckenberg or Sadleir?

Sadleir has a higher average school ICSEA (Heckenberg 861 vs Sadleir 895; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Heckenberg or Sadleir?

Heckenberg and Sadleir have similar transport scores.

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