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VIC · Kingston (Vic.) Council

Heatherton, 3202

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Updated

Desirability score

63.7/100
Good

Top 11% of Victoria's suburbs

74% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
What Heatherton is known for: Green suburb, High desirability, Excellent transport

Suburb profile

Heatherton is a well-connected mid-sized suburb in Kingston (Vic.) with everyday amenities close at hand. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.

Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and housing affordability, while local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

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)
58 / 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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
179
Against the person
25
Against property
117
Rate per 1,000 residents
63.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 113 residents
State safety percentile
57.3th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-33.5%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

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

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

Roadworks & transport

6 active roadworks / incidents

  • 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
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 11/03/2026 and 30/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.CENTRE DANDENONG ROAD, ROSS STREET10 Mar 2026 – 29 Jul 2026
  • Utility Works activities occurring between 11/03/2026 and 30/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.CENTRE DANDENONG ROAD, ROSS STREET10 Mar 2026 – 29 Jul 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

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

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 dwelling
    13-21 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 vegetation
    40-46 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 building
    40 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 300sqm
    31 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 works
    220-222 OLD DANDENONG ROAD HEATHERTON 3202Refusal issued by a delegate
  • additions and alterations to existing dwelling
    39-47 SUNMORE CLOSE HEATHERTON 3202Withdrawn

  • June 2021

  • Alterations and additions to the existing warehouse
    42-48 SUNMORE CLOSE HEATHERTON 3202Lapsed
  • Buildings and works including outbuildings and the display of business identification signage
    200-214 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 requirement
    39-47 Sunmore ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To use this site for a Restaurant with a On-Premises (Restaurant) Liquor Licence
    6-14 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) Lots
    9 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 works
    32-38 Pietro RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • The development of alterations and additions to the existing dwelling
    13 Augusta SquareWithdrawn

  • September 2020

  • The development of an extension to the existing dwelling
    545 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 vegetation
    172-176 Old Dandenong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Develop the land for the construction of building & works
    149 Farm RoadLapsed

  • May 2020

  • Develop the land for the construction of alterations and additions to the existing dwelling
    28 Royal Troon AvenueNo permit required
  • The development of alterations and additions to the existing dwelling
    3 Woodhall CourtLapsed

  • April 2020

  • The development of an extension to the existing dwelling
    545 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 Overlay
    419 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) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

33 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • WestpacBank
  • Bus stop (6)
  • VenturaBus stop
  • RepcoCar Parts

    420 Warrigal Road

  • CSR MoorabbinCar repair

    30 Corporate Drive

  • Car wash
  • PLE ComputersComputer

    Unit 40 1 Warrigal Road

  • Reddy ExpressConvenience store
  • ChargePointEV charging
  • McDonald'sFast food

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
On site
  • Aspect Heathertonrehabilitation
  • Kingston CentreWarrigal Roadhospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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 · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
93
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
63.7/100 — Good
State standing
Top 11% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
526th in Australia
State rank
139th in VIC
Peer rank
#58 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#105 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
74%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Aquastar Swim Schoolamenitiessports_centre
  • Arco Cafe / Restaurantamenities6 - 14 Arco Lanerestaurant
  • Bakaloumas Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Marketamenitiessupermarket
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  • CSR Moorabbinamenities30 Corporate Drivecar_repair

Data sources & freshness

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