Overall score
Heathcote
60.5/100
Yarrawarrah
54.7/100
Heathcote vs Yarrawarrah, NSW suburb comparison
Heathcote for investment and value; Yarrawarrah for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HeathcoteYarrawarrah
Crime rate
Heathcote
21.9 / 1k
Yarrawarrah
22.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Heathcote
93
Yarrawarrah
55
Population
Heathcote
6,148
Yarrawarrah
2,775
Metric leadHeathcote 8Yarrawarrah 3across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesYarrawarrah
- Best for investmentHeathcote
- Best for best valueHeathcote
- Best for best schoolsYarrawarrah
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Heathcote | Yarrawarrah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.5/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.5/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.9 / 1k | 22.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 108 | 59 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 93 | 55 |
| Planning activity | 21 | 7 |
| Population | 6,148 | 2,775 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Heathcote is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Yarrawarrah is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Heathcote sits among greener hillside streets, while Yarrawarrah keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Heathcote tends to lead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, while Yarrawarrah stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Heathcote, while Yarrawarrah remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.