Heidelberg vs Ivanhoe East
The verdict
Heidelberg is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $2.24M in Ivanhoe East. Heidelberg rates higher for transport (98 vs 78). Ivanhoe East is closer to the coast (12.6 km vs 14.8 km).
Scores
| Heidelberg | Ivanhoe East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 87 |
| Transport | 98 | 78 |
| Education | 90 | 92 |
| Liveability | 92 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Heidelberg | Ivanhoe East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,360 | 3,762 |
| Median age | 39 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,012 | $2,977 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.2% | 70.1% |
| Born in Australia | 67.7% | 75.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.7 |
Growth: Heidelberg Moderate Growth · Ivanhoe East Moderate Growth
Property
| Heidelberg | Ivanhoe East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.47M | $2.24M |
| Median unit price | $651K | $983K |
| House price YoY | 26.4% | Data not available |
| 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 | Ivanhoe East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 56 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 503 | 744 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 598 | 292 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 258 | 53 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,625 | 3,615 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Heidelberg | Ivanhoe East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,129 | 1,153 |
See the full school list on each profile: Heidelberg · Ivanhoe East
Transport
| Heidelberg | Ivanhoe East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 78 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 31 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 960 m | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Heidelberg | Ivanhoe East | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 1 |
| Parks | 17 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.8 km | 12.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.6 km | 9.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Heidelberg | Ivanhoe East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,360 | 3,762 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,688 | 3,940 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,090 | 4,646 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.10% | 1.16% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Heidelberg or Ivanhoe East?
Ivanhoe East has the higher residential safety score (Heidelberg 56/100 vs Ivanhoe East 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Heidelberg or Ivanhoe East?
Heidelberg is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $2.24M.
Which has better schools, Heidelberg or Ivanhoe East?
Ivanhoe East has a higher average school ICSEA (Heidelberg 1129 vs Ivanhoe East 1153; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Heidelberg or Ivanhoe East?
Heidelberg has the higher transport score (Heidelberg 98/100 vs Ivanhoe East 78/100).
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