BestSuburbs › Sydney › compare

Heckenberg vs Mount Pritchard

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 0.9 km apart, on the same open data. Heckenberg scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.

HeckenbergMount Pritchard
Active3816
Safety2337
Wealth27
Value2214
Parks6655
Cafés1313
Transit9579
Green space5744
Active & healthy3926
Schools nearby (OSM)7748
Median rent$300/wk $380/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$1,141,000$1,300,000
House sales this quarter63152
Population3,26310,426
Full profile Heckenberg in full Mount Pritchard in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Heckenberg safer than Mount Pritchard?

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

Which is cheaper, Heckenberg or Mount Pritchard?

Heckenberg has the lower median house price of the two ($1,141,000 vs $1,300,000).

Should I live in Heckenberg or Mount Pritchard?

Heckenberg scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Heckenberg or Mount Pritchard.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →