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Heidelberg Heights vs Heidelberg

The verdict

Heidelberg Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.47M in Heidelberg. Heidelberg rates higher for transport (98 vs 82). Heidelberg has a shorter estimated CBD commute (31 vs 45 min). On the separate residential safety score, Heidelberg rates higher (56 vs 31/100 in Heidelberg Heights).

Scores

Heidelberg HeightsHeidelberg
Heidelberg HeightsHeidelberg
Overall8694
Transport8298
Education8390
Liveability9292

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

Demographics

Heidelberg HeightsHeidelberg
Population6,7587,360
Median age3539
Median household income (wk)$1,817$2,012
Bachelor degree or higher56.3%63.2%
Born in Australia65.5%67.7%
Avg household size2.32.3

Growth: Heidelberg Heights Moderate Growth · Heidelberg Moderate Growth

Property

Heidelberg HeightsHeidelberg
Median house price$1.00M$1.47M
Median unit price$733K$651K
House price YoY-0.7%26.4%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Heidelberg HeightsHeidelberg
Residential safety score3156
Break & enter dwelling /100k1,036503
Motor vehicle theft /100k607598
Domestic assault /100k429258
Total incidents /100k (all)10,58010,625

Total incidents over time

Schools

Heidelberg HeightsHeidelberg
Total schools04
Government02
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,129

See the full school list on each profile: Heidelberg Heights · Heidelberg

Transport

Heidelberg HeightsHeidelberg
Transport score8298
Train stations00
Bus stops4027
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)4531
Nearest train station (km)1.1 km960 m

Liveability

Heidelberg HeightsHeidelberg
Summer max temp25.8°C25.8°C
Winter max temp14.2°C14.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets04
Cafes & restaurants419
Parks317
Playgrounds33
Swimming poolsData not available1
Medical GPs36
Distance to coast (km)14.7 km14.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)11.2 km11.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)1.5 km1.1 km

Population & growth

Heidelberg HeightsHeidelberg
Population (2021)6,7587,360
Estimated 20257,7407,688
Projected 20418,3469,090
Annual growth rate3.45%1.10%

Common questions

Which is safer, Heidelberg Heights or Heidelberg?

Heidelberg has the higher residential safety score (Heidelberg Heights 31/100 vs Heidelberg 56/100).

Which is more affordable, Heidelberg Heights or Heidelberg?

Heidelberg Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.47M.

Which has better public transport, Heidelberg Heights or Heidelberg?

Heidelberg has the higher transport score (Heidelberg Heights 82/100 vs Heidelberg 98/100).

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Data sources

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