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 Heights | Heidelberg West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 81 |
| Transport | 82 | 77 |
| Education | 83 | 74 |
| Liveability | 92 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Heidelberg Heights | Heidelberg West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,758 | 5,252 |
| Median age | 35 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,817 | $1,257 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.3% | 44.8% |
| Born in Australia | 65.5% | 60.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Heidelberg Heights Moderate Growth · Heidelberg West Moderate Growth
Property
| Heidelberg Heights | Heidelberg 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 available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Heidelberg Heights | Heidelberg West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 31 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,036 | 1,695 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 607 | 1,276 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 429 | 1,123 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,580 | 17,612 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Heidelberg Heights | Heidelberg West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,028 |
See the full school list on each profile: Heidelberg Heights · Heidelberg West
Transport
| Heidelberg Heights | Heidelberg West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 40 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 45 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Heidelberg Heights | Heidelberg West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 3 |
| Parks | 3 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.7 km | 14.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.2 km | 11.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Heidelberg Heights | Heidelberg West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,758 | 5,252 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,740 | 6,015 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,346 | 6,486 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.45% | 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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