Heckenberg vs Sadleir
The verdict
Heckenberg is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.09M in Sadleir. Sadleir rates higher for liveability (87 vs 82).
Scores
| Heckenberg | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 62 |
| Transport | 60 | 60 |
| Education | 39 | 35 |
| Liveability | 82 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Heckenberg | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,263 | 3,243 |
| Median age | 32 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,159 | $946 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.1% | 15.4% |
| Born in Australia | 52.6% | 54.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3 |
Growth: Heckenberg Moderate Growth · Sadleir Moderate Growth
Property
| Heckenberg | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.03M | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $855K |
| House price YoY | 45.5% | 25.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 57 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Heckenberg | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 41 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 215 | 216 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 306 | 278 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,042 | 709 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,037 | 6,876 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Heckenberg | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 848 | 883 |
See the full school list on each profile: Heckenberg · Sadleir
Transport
| Heckenberg | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 84 | 84 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.9 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Heckenberg | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.5 km | 24.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.5 km | 29.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| Heckenberg | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,263 | 3,243 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,316 | 3,296 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,874 | 3,850 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.40% | 0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Heckenberg or Sadleir?
Sadleir has the higher residential safety score (Heckenberg 41/100 vs Sadleir 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Heckenberg or Sadleir?
Heckenberg is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.09M.
Which has better schools, Heckenberg or Sadleir?
Sadleir has a higher average school ICSEA (Heckenberg 848 vs Sadleir 883; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Heckenberg or Sadleir?
Heckenberg and Sadleir have similar transport scores.
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