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Clarinda vs Heatherton

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.8 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

ClarindaHeatherton
Active1471
Safety8859
Wealth1957
Value1328
Parks7256
Cafés77
Transit4410
Green space6454
Active & healthy4363
Schools nearby (OSM)345
Median rent$394/wk $471/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,098,500$1,152,500
House sales this quarter148
Population7,4412,826
Full profile Clarinda in full Heatherton in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Clarinda safer than Heatherton?

Clarinda scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Clarinda or Heatherton?

Clarinda has the lower median house price of the two ($1,098,500 vs $1,152,500).

Should I live in Clarinda or Heatherton?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Clarinda or Heatherton.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →