Heidelberg vs Ivanhoe, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Heidelberg | Ivanhoe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.6/100 | 64.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 12.5/100 | 11.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 381.5 / 1k | 92.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 84 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 563 | 417 |
| Planning activity | 55 | 186 |
| Population | 7,360 | 13,374 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesIvanhoe
- Best for investmentHeidelberg
- Best for best schoolsHeidelberg
Comparison summary
Heidelberg and Ivanhoe (Vic.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Ivanhoe (Vic.) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Ivanhoe (Vic.); Housing (desirability) favours Heidelberg; Crime rate favours Ivanhoe (Vic.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Ivanhoe (Vic.), Investment → Heidelberg, Best schools → Heidelberg.