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VIC · Maroondah Council

Heathmont, VIC, 3135

Current weather

11.8°CRain showers

86% humidity · 23.3 km/h wind · 14.8° / 9.7° today · 5.6 mm rain

Desirability index

94.8/100

#21 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Heathmont is a mid-sized suburb in the Maroondah area, home to around 9,933 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 343 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-26%), roughly 34.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
9,933
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$2,140
Dwelling vacancy
5.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
198 of 3,759
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
63.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
213 / 212 / 11

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)
343
Against the person
53
Against property
228
Rate per 1,000 residents
34.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 187 residents
State safety percentile
29.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-26.4%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage23
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary20
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft23
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle59
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception45

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,054.5
  • Great Ryrie Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Heathmont CollegeSecondary
  • Heathmont East Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Marlborough Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

28 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Connex
  • Heathmont Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Heathmont Railway Station
  • Heathmont Station
  • Heathmont Station

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Planning & development

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

224 planning-related records

2021· 87 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Remove 4 trees
    13 DEVON AVENUE HEATHMONT 3135Withdrawn
  • Remove 2 trees
    40I HEATHMONT ROAD HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    21 MILLER ROAD HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 2 trees
    8 CARRUTHERS COURT HEATHMONT 3135No permit required
  • Written consent under Section 173 Agreement AL469511P to build within the Tree Protection Zone
    20 PLEASANT DRIVE HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to landscape plan for an extension of the front fence to connect with the porch (about a 1 to 2 metre extension)
    22 PLEASANT DRIVE HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a three storey mixed use building comprising 12 dwellings and 4 commercial tenancies with a reduction of car parking requirements
    32 CANTERBURY ROAD HEATHMONT 3135Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Remove 2 trees
    11 COVEN AVENUE HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 6 trees
    24-26 WATERLOO STREET HEATHMONT 3135Withdrawn
  • Remove 1 tree
    14 ERICA CRESCENT HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 17 lots (following an approved development)
    42-44 MARLBOROUGH ROAD HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Amendment to endorsed plans to construct a verandah and deck to Dwelling 4
    52 CAMPBELL STREET HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 3 lots (Stage 2)
    4 DOULTON AVENUE HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to the endorsed plans to alter the siting, design and layout of Dwelling 2 including ground and first floor
    21 ARMSTRONG ROAD HEATHMONT 3135NOD issued by a delegate
  • Consent pursuant to the Section 173 agreement on the land for the construction of a single dwelling
    3A ANNE COURT HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Minor internal and external alteration comprising wall projection to the western living room wall
    20 FRANCES STREET HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 8 trees
    19 WOODLANDS ROAD HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    13 BARROW DRIVE HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 2 lots and removal of two trees.
    34-36 THE GREENWAY HEATHMONT 3135NOD issued by a delegate
  • Remove 3 trees
    3-5 COVEN AVENUE HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 2 double storey dwelings and associated vegetation removal under the SLO4
    78 CAMPBELL STREET HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Duplicate application - See M 2021 689
    12 BARROW DRIVE HEATHMONT 3135Withdrawn
  • Remove 2 trees
    209 CANTERBURY ROAD HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 2 lots and the removal of trees
    63-67 VIVIANI CRESCENT HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    7 BAYLEY CLOSE HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    12 BARROW DRIVE HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding (Garage)
    22 ARMSTRONG ROAD HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    20 TUDOR COURT HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    17 DANIELLE CRESCENT HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    9 PLEASANT DRIVE HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 4 dwellings and associated vegetation removal
    29 CUTHBERT STREET HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    40A HEATHMONT ROAD HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    389 CANTERBURY ROAD HEATHMONT 3135No permit required
  • Remove 2 trees
    8 TAGELL ROAD HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings, in addition to one double storey community care accommodation building (identified as Dwelling 3 but exempt from planning approval under Clause 52.22) and associated vegetation removal
    3 EDITH STREET HEATHMONT 3135In progress
  • Subdivision of the land into 3 lots following approved development
    193 CANTERBURY ROAD HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Construction of one dwelling
    61 VIVIANI CRESCENT HEATHMONT 3135No permit required
  • Remove 1 tree
    17 BALFOUR AVENUE HEATHMONT 3135No permit required
  • Deck and spa and associated mechanical and safety equipment
    30 VALERIE COURT HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    9 WOLLAHRA PLACE HEATHMONT 3135Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 137 proposals

137 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

85 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Eastern HomewaresAppliance

    42 Canterbury Road, Heathmont

  • Ascot BathroomwareBathroom Furnishing

    18-26 Canterbury Road Service Road, Heathmont

  • Bbq
  • Ann Nails BarBeauty salon

    Unit 2 136-138 Canterbury Road

  • Bench (13)
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • Allens Rd/Canterbury RdBus stop
  • Aringa Ct/Canterbury RdBus stop
  • Balfour Ave/Canterbury RdBus stop
  • Bedford Rd/Canterbury RdBus stop

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Parks & reserves

13 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Apex ParkPark
  • Daisy Street ReservePark
  • Dexters BushPark
  • FJC Rogers ReservePark
  • Heathmont ReservePark
  • Herman Pump ReservePark
  • Jarma ParkPark
  • Park or reserveNature reserve
  • Scott Street ReservePark
  • Uambi Bush ReserveNature reserve

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
9
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Croucher Rateau Chew OptometristsCanterbury Roadoptometrist
  • Dry Eye CentreCanterbury Roadoptometrist
  • Go Beyond TherapyCanterbury Roadoccupational_therapist
  • Heathmont Chinese MedicineCanterbury Roadalternative
  • Heathmont General PracticeCanterbury Roadclinic
  • Heathmont OpticalCanterbury Roadoptometrist
  • MySkin ClinicsCanterbury Roaddoctor
  • Priceline PharmacyCanterbury Roadpharmacy
  • Verve Dental HeathmontCampbell Streetdentist

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Community Kids Heathmont Early Education CentreMarlborough Roadchildcare
  • Grow Early Education - HeathmontCanterbury Roadchildcare
  • Heathmont KindergartenViviani Crescentkindergarten
  • childcarechildcare

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
30
Parks (OSM)
21

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

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
94.8/100
Cohort rank
#21 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Community Kids Heathmont Early Education CentrechildcareMarlborough Roadchildcare
  • Grow Early Education - HeathmontchildcareCanterbury Roadchildcare
  • Heathmont KindergartenchildcareViviani Crescentkindergarten
  • childcarechildcarechildcare
  • Croucher Rateau Chew OptometristshealthCanterbury Roadoptometrist
  • Dry Eye CentrehealthCanterbury Roadoptometrist
  • Go Beyond TherapyhealthCanterbury Roadoccupational_therapist
  • Heathmont Chinese MedicinehealthCanterbury Roadalternative
  • Heathmont General PracticehealthCanterbury Roadclinic
  • Heathmont OpticalhealthCanterbury Roadoptometrist

Data sources & freshness

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