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Eaglemont vs Heidelberg

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

EaglemontHeidelberg
Active9284
Safety803
Wealth9846
Value9863
Parks9474
Cafés4880
Transit3143
Green space6874
Active & healthy7581
Schools nearby (OSM)1966
Median rent$453/wk $400/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$2,581,000$1,602,800
House sales this quarter138
Population3,9607,360
Full profile Eaglemont in full Heidelberg 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 Eaglemont safer than Heidelberg?

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

Which is cheaper, Eaglemont or Heidelberg?

Heidelberg has the lower median house price of the two ($1,602,800 vs $2,581,000).

Should I live in Eaglemont or Heidelberg?

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

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →