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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Healesville, 3777

Est. population · Jun 2025

8,157

Growth (1 yr)

+0.8%

Growth (5 yr)

-1.3%

Median age

46

Median income

$1,472/wk

Employment rate

54.9%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$855,000

Languages at home

4.9%non-English

Most common: German, Italian, French

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

49.8/100
Average

Top 37% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
What Healesville is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub, Heritage area

Suburb profile

Healesville sits up in the Yarra Ranges Council hills, a mid-sized suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.

Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus safety compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Healesville snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$855k

+7.7% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

8,157

+0.8% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

8.9%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#35

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

56th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

61st

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

5/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

35th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
49.8/100 — Average
State standing
Top 37% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2195th in Australia
State rank
470th in VIC
Peer rank
#35 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#120 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$855,000
Median price change
+7.7%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

8,157(June 2025)

+0.8% annual · -1.3% over 5 years · 61th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.8%
5-year growth
-1.3%
Change in 1 year
+61
Change in 5 years
-103
Growth rank in VIC
61th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~8,350), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
7,589
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$1,472
Dwelling vacancy
8.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
283 of 3,167
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
54.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
2,580 / 288 / 11

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
492
Against the person
106
Against property
249
Rate per 1,000 residents
60.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 72 residents
State safety percentile
56.2th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+7%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault26
  • B21 Criminal Damage58
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle35
  • B49 Other Theft48
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order49

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
974
Median ICSEA percentile
35th
School list
  • Badger Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1006 · 50th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 233 students · Top SEA quarter 14%View on My School →
  • Healesville High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 964 · 31th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 310 students · Top SEA quarter 4%View on My School →
  • Healesville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 974 · 35th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 222 students · Top SEA quarter 8%View on My School →
  • St Brigid's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1029 · 59th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 274 students · Top SEA quarter 12%View on My School →
  • Worawa Aboriginal CollegeSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 649 · 0th percentile · LBOTE 83% · 46 students · Top SEA quarter 2%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Loving StartMaroondah Highwaychildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

37 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Birdwood Ave/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd
  • Don Road Recreation Reserve/Don Rd
  • Hannover Rd/Don Rd
  • Healesville PS/High St
  • Mt Riddell Rd/Don Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

7 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 8 parks mapped in suburb
  • Well connected by public transport — 37 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
30/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.05
Sport & outdoors(3)
  • Healesville Showgrounds and Sporting ComplexPark
  • Oval No 1Sports field
  • Sports field
Transport(1)

1 bus stops

Other(3)
  • Healesville Maroondah ViewMotel
  • Mount Riddell CarparkParking
  • Track

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

10 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Apex ParkPark
  • Donnellys Weir Picnic AreaPark
  • Healesville G154 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Healesville G156 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Healesville G157 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Healesville Showgrounds and Sporting ComplexPark
  • Paul Range State ForestNature reserve
  • Queens ParkPark
  • Railway ParkPark
  • Wattles ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
48
Parks (OSM)
8

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
5
Nearest hospital
Healesville & District Hospital (2.4 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • Healesville & District HospitalMaroondah HighwayHospital
  • Healesville PharmacyMaroondah HighwayPharmacy
  • Healesville Walk Soul Pattinson ChemistPharmacy
  • Osteopathy ConnectionsSymons StreetAlternative
  • Yarra Valley Women's HealthYes

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
260
Participants per 1,000 residents
31.9

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 12°
Rainfall
197 mm · ~25 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
228 mm · ~28 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
261 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
304 mm · ~38 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

213 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    25 JUEL CRESCENT HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and an outbuilding, vegetation removal and earthworks greater than 1 metre
    20 GIBBS ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777In progress
  • Buildings and works to alter and extend an existing dwelling
    13 ELEVA ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding and vegetation removal
    20 CURZON AVENUE HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    5 HAZEL CRESCENT HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling, associated earthworks and native vegetation removal
    12 CORNELIUS CRESCENT HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling, including associated demolition
    1 SYMONS STREET HEALESVILLE 3777In progress
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and extend an existing outbuidling (carport)
    19 HIGH STREET HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    12-14 DOROTHY STREET HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding and retaining wall
    45 ANDREA COURT HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a shed and earthworks greater than 1 metre
    7 MARGARET ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot Subdivision
    11 ELAMO ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor
    246-248 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY HEALESVILLE 3777NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a front fence
    10 CLIVE AVENUE HEALESVILLE 3777Lapsed
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    1 RAYMOND COURT HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Ten (10) lot subdivision in two stages in accordance with Clause 32.09-2 and 43.02-1 and tree removal in accordance with Clause 42.03-2 of the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme.
    55-61 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    36 HILLCREST GROVE HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct two outbuildings
    119 AYRES ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling and construct a deck
    9 RYANS ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision and creation of two easements
    13 LILYDALE ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Three lot subdivision
    6 AYRES ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the land to sell and consume liquor
    242 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY HEALESVILLE 3777Withdrawn
  • Eight lot subdivision
    11 ST LEONARDS ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Variation to Section 173 Agreement (AM573151D) for dwelling design changes
    6 EDWARD STREET HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    6A EDWARD STREET HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and work to extend an existing dwelling
    1 JULIET AVENUE HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    21 WESTMOUNT ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    21 WESTMOUNT ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    21 WESTMOUNT ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dependent persons unit
    214 DON ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    31 MT VUE ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing dwelling
    8 CROWLEY ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling, earthworks greater than one metre, vegetation removal and to alter access to a Road Zone Category 1
    43 CHUM CREEK ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    41 FARNHAM ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Six lot subdivision
    5 CHERLEY RISE HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Creation of an Easement
    7 HENRY STREET HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling
    39 MT RIDDELL ROAD HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    188 Healesville-Yarra Glen RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    2 RAYMOND COURT HEALESVILLE 3777Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a child care centre, associated works (retaining walls and front fence), vegetation removal and alteration of access to Transport Zone 2
    349-353 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY HEALESVILLE 3777NOD issued by a delegate

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

3 heritage places

  • FORMER HEALESVILLE COURT HOUSENH1171
  • HEALESVILLE RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXNH1567
  • MAROONDAH WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM (UPPER & CENTRAL)NH2381

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Casey
Member of Parliament
Aaron VIOLI (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
122,351
Turnout (2025)
94.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.5 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 52.9%Labor 47.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 13.6 km away).

Coalition 51.1%Labor 48.9%

1.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -4.3 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • Badger CreekLabor 48.6% · Coalition 51.4% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
  • HealesvilleLabor 45.7% · Coalition 54.3% TPP (2025)3.6 km away
  • Healesville CentralLabor 56.5% · Coalition 43.5% TPP (2025)4.0 km away
  • GruyereLabor 32.0% · Coalition 68.0% TPP (2025)12.4 km away
  • Woori YallockLabor 43.2% · Coalition 56.8% TPP (2025)12.5 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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