Median house price
$1.15M
-2.7% change
VIC · Kingston Council
Heatherton, 3202
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,112
Growth (1 yr)
+1.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.9%
Median age
41
Median income
$2,088/wk
Employment rate
64.8%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,152,500
Languages at home
31.9%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Russian, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Heatherton is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Kingston Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.
Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses help with longer trips. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
Against similar metro suburbs, community and employment, plus schools and education stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with growth momentum less decisive.
At a glance
Heatherton snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$620/wk
Population (ERP)
3,112
+1.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.3%
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
#95
among Metro Melbourne · Established
Safety
54th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
81st
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
82nd
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
- 61.9/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 21% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 824th in Australia
- State rank
- 261st in VIC
- Peer rank
- #95 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #191 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $620
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,152,500
- Median price change
- -2.7%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
3,112(June 2025)
+1.5% annual · +3.9% over 5 years · 81th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.5%
- 5-year growth
- +3.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +46
- Change in 5 years
- +116
- Growth rank in VIC
- 81th 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 (~3,300), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,826
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,088
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 44 of 1,014
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,224
- Employment rate
- 64.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 788 / 102 / 69
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 decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 179
- Against the person
- 25
- Against property
- 117
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 57.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 113 residents
- State safety percentile
- 53.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -33.5%
Most common offence types
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft12
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle22
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store17
- B49 Other Theft26
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order20
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,093
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 82th
School list
- Kingston Heath Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1075 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 184 students · Top SEA quarter 35% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Christway CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1111 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 73% · 864 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
30 public transport stops in this suburb
- Kingston Centre/Kingston Rd
- Kingston Heath Golf Club/Kingston Rd
- Kingston Rd
- St Andrews Dr/Kingston Rd
- Warrigal Rd/Kingston Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
133 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 1 supermarkets · 3 fast food · 1 places of worship · 2 playgrounds · 1 sports centres · 1 swimming pools · 1 ev charging
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 12 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 30 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 63/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.42
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 4.25
Food & drink(4)
- Hungry Jack'sFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
- SubwayFast food
- Arco Cafe / RestaurantRestaurant
6 - 14 Arco Lane
Shopping(2)
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- Bakaloumas Fresh Fruit & Vegetable MarketSupermarket
Health & services(1)
- Kingston CentreHospital
400 Warrigal Road
Sport & outdoors(17)
- Capital Golf ClubGolf course
- Kingston Heath Golf ClubGolf course
- Augusta SquarePark
- Gum Tree ParkPark
- Henry Street ReservePark
- Norfolk Pine ParkPark
- Park (3)
- St Georges ParkPark
24-30 St Georges Crescent, Heatherton
- The Heath CommonPark
2-6 Sunningdale Way
- Warrigal ParkPark
74 St Andrews Drive
- Playground (2)
- Aquastar Swim SchoolSports centre
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Transport(8)
8 bus stops
Other(19)
- WestpacBank
- RepcoCar Parts
420 Warrigal Road
- CSR MoorabbinCar repair
30 Corporate Drive
- Car wash
- PLE ComputersComputer
Unit 40 1 Warrigal Road
- ChargePointEV charging
- Vertical Garden WorldGarden Centre
- Loading Dock (2)
- Quest MoorabbinMotel
- Parking (23)
- Parking Space (59)
- ShellPetrol station
- Picnic
- Place of worship
- Aspect HeathertonRehabilitation
- Telephone
- Track (2)
- Vacant
193-197 Old Dandenong Road
- VicroadsVehicle Inspection
77 Corporate Drive
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
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Augusta SquarePark
- Gum Tree ParkPark
- Heatherton Recreation ReservePark
- Henry Street ReservePark
- Norfolk Pine ParkPark
- St Georges ParkPark
- The Heath CommonPark
- Warrigal ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 95
- Parks (OSM)
- 12
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Place of worship
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Kingston Centre (1.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Aspect HeathertonRehabilitation
- Kingston CentreWarrigal RoadHospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 101
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 32.5
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 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).
28 planning-related records
2021· 16 proposals
September 2021
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling13-21 PIETRO ROAD HEATHERTON 3202Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- To use and develop land for the construction of one (1) dwelling and to remove native vegetation40-46 PIETRO ROAD HEATHERTON 3202NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
August 2021
- Use of the land for retail premises and the construction of alterations and additions to the existing building40 1 KINGSTON ROAD HEATHERTON 3202Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- In accordance with the endorsed plans: Use and development of the land for Leisure and Recreation (Paintball Games Facility) in a Green Wedge Zone Schedule 2; Construct or carry out buildings and works on the lan in the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay; Alter access to a road in a Transport Zone 2; Construct and display of business signage.453 BOUNDARY ROAD HEATHERTON 3202NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Develop the land for the construction of alterations and additions to an existing dwelling on a lot less than 300sqm31 ST GEORGES CRESCENT HEATHERTON 3202Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Use of the land as a transfer station and a (vehicle) store and associated building and works220-222 OLD DANDENONG ROAD HEATHERTON 3202Refusal issued by a delegate
- additions and alterations to existing dwelling39-47 SUNMORE CLOSE HEATHERTON 3202Withdrawn
June 2021
- Alterations and additions to the existing warehouse42-48 SUNMORE CLOSE HEATHERTON 3202Lapsed
- Buildings and works including outbuildings and the display of business identification signage200-214 KINGSTON ROAD HEATHERTON 3202Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Buildings and works associated with a short course facility for the Kingston Heath Golf Club.130-140 KINGSTON ROAD HEATHERTON 3202Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The construction of a canopy and roller doors to the rear of the existing building on this site.6-12 Fairchild StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- The use of the land for Industry (non-alcoholic beverage production), associated buildings and works and a reduction of the car parking requirement39-47 Sunmore ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- To use this site for a Restaurant with a On-Premises (Restaurant) Liquor Licence6-14 ARCO LANE HEATHERTON 3202Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- The use and development of the land for Domestic Animal Boarding and a Caretaker's House in the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Airport Environs Overlay - Schedule 1, to put up for display Floodlit Business Identification Signage and to alter access to a road in a Transport Zone 2.379 CENTRE DANDENONG ROAD HEATHERTON 3202NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Subdivide the Land into Two (2) Lots9 Byng AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- The development of one (1) dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling and alterations to the existing dwelling.6 GOLF VIEW ROAD HEATHERTON 3202NOD issued by a delegate
2020· 12 proposals
November 2020
- To develop the land for the construction of one (1) double storey dwelling (demolish existing) and associated works32-38 Pietro RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- The development of alterations and additions to the existing dwelling13 Augusta SquareWithdrawn
September 2020
- The development of an extension to the existing dwelling545 Boundary RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and development of a Place of Worship in a Environmental Significance Overlay 4, alterations to a road in a Road Zone 1 and removal of native vegetation172-176 Old Dandenong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Develop the land for the construction of building & works149 Farm RoadLapsed
May 2020
- Develop the land for the construction of alterations and additions to the existing dwelling28 Royal Troon AvenueNo permit required
- The development of alterations and additions to the existing dwelling3 Woodhall CourtLapsed
April 2020
- The development of an extension to the existing dwelling545 Boundary RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Building and works and to use the site for a plant nursery, to erect advertising signage and to create an access to a road in a Road Zone - Category 1, in accordance with the plans to be submitted pursuant to Condition 1 hereof:142-152 Kingston RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
- Construction of a fence in a Land Subject to Inundation Overlay419 Centre Dandenong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- amending the plans to show a new roof, revised pergola design and boardwalk area. Amend condition 13 to reduce the maximum number of patrons to eighty-two (82)196 Old Dandenong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Alterations and additions to the existing shed and associated works in accordance with the endorsed plans.70-120 Kingston RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
12 active roadworks / incidents
- Heatherton - Heatherton - Kingston Road RoadworksKingston Road - Heatherton18 Aug 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
- Heatherton - Heatherton - Kingston Road RoadworksKingston Road - Heatherton01 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
- Heatherton - Heatherton - Old Dandenong Road RoadworksOld Dandenong Road - Heatherton01 Oct 2024 – 31 Dec 2035
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 28/07/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.OLD DANDENONG ROAD, BOUNDARY ROAD27 Jul 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 11/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.OLD DANDENONG ROAD, KINGSTON ROAD10 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 11/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.OLD DANDENONG ROAD, KINGSTON ROAD10 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 16/07/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.KINGSTON ROAD, DINGLEY BYPASS15 Jul 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 16/07/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.OLD DANDENONG ROAD, MADDEN ROAD15 Jul 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 16/07/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.KINGSTON ROAD, WARRIGAL ROAD15 Jul 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 16/07/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.DINGLEY BYPASS, BOUNDARY ROAD15 Jul 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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
- Isaacs
- Member of Parliament
- Mark DREYFUS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 120,753
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.8 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 35.7%Labor 64.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.5 km away).
Coalition 38.9%Labor 61.1%
3.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Kingston HeathLabor 59.1% · Coalition 40.9% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Cheltenham NorthLabor 60.8% · Coalition 39.2% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- Cheltenham EastLabor 64.2% · Coalition 35.8% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
- Cheltenham SouthLabor 59.5% · Coalition 40.5% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- Mentone ParkLabor 61.9% · Coalition 38.1% TPP (2025)2.7 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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