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Heidelberg Heights vs Heidelberg West

The verdict

Heidelberg West is more affordable, with a median house price of $777K versus $1.00M in Heidelberg Heights. Heidelberg Heights rates higher for education (83 vs 74). On the separate residential safety score, Heidelberg Heights rates higher (31 vs 5/100 in Heidelberg West).

Scores

Heidelberg HeightsHeidelberg West
Heidelberg HeightsHeidelberg West
Overall8681
Transport8277
Education8374
Liveability9292

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

Demographics

Heidelberg HeightsHeidelberg West
Population6,7585,252
Median age3535
Median household income (wk)$1,817$1,257
Bachelor degree or higher56.3%44.8%
Born in Australia65.5%60.6%
Avg household size2.32.3

Growth: Heidelberg Heights Moderate Growth · Heidelberg West Moderate Growth

Property

Heidelberg HeightsHeidelberg West
Median house price$1.00M$777K
Median unit price$733K$641K
House price YoY-0.7%-0.7%
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 West
Residential safety score315
Break & enter dwelling /100k1,0361,695
Motor vehicle theft /100k6071,276
Domestic assault /100k4291,123
Total incidents /100k (all)10,58017,612

Total incidents over time

Schools

Heidelberg HeightsHeidelberg West
Total schools02
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,028

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

Transport

Heidelberg HeightsHeidelberg West
Transport score8277
Train stations00
Bus stops4043
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)4545
Nearest train station (km)1.1 km2.1 km

Liveability

Heidelberg HeightsHeidelberg West
Summer max temp25.8°C25.8°C
Winter max temp14.2°C14.2°C
Annual rainfall (mm)600600
Supermarkets03
Cafes & restaurants43
Parks38
Playgrounds38
Swimming poolsData not available1
Medical GPs31
Distance to coast (km)14.7 km14.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)11.2 km11.0 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)1.5 km2.4 km

Population & growth

Heidelberg HeightsHeidelberg West
Population (2021)6,7585,252
Estimated 20257,7406,015
Projected 20418,3466,486
Annual growth rate3.45%3.45%

Common questions

Which is safer, Heidelberg Heights or Heidelberg West?

Heidelberg Heights has the higher residential safety score (Heidelberg Heights 31/100 vs Heidelberg West 5/100).

Which is more affordable, Heidelberg Heights or Heidelberg West?

Heidelberg West is more affordable, with a median house price of $777K versus $1.00M.

Which has better public transport, Heidelberg Heights or Heidelberg West?

Heidelberg Heights has the higher transport score (Heidelberg Heights 82/100 vs Heidelberg West 77/100).

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Data sources

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