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VIC · Banyule Council

Heidelberg, VIC, 3084

Current weather

12.5°CRain showers

84% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 15.7° / 10.7° today · 5.7 mm rain

Desirability index

79.5/100

#96 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Heidelberg is a smaller suburban community in the Banyule area, home to around 7,360 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,808 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+56%), roughly 381.5 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, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, 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
7,360
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$2,012
Dwelling vacancy
12.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
430 of 3,421
Median monthly mortgage
$2,150
Employment rate
63.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
189 / 498 / 1,218

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)
2,808
Against the person
694
Against property
698
Rate per 1,000 residents
381.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 11 residents
State safety percentile
96.9th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+55.5%

Most common offence types

  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle138
  • B49 Other Theft98
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception105
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditions1024
  • Other Crimes Against The Person570

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
4
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,129
  • Austin Hospital SchoolSpecial
  • Heidelberg Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Our Lady of Mercy CollegeSecondary
  • St John's SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

40 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bike & Ride
  • Heidelberg Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Heidelberg Railway Station
  • Heidelberg Station
  • Heidelberg Station

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • NELP (North East Link Project) activities occurring between 11/06/2026 and 03/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.BANKSIA STREET, undefined10 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 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).

55 planning-related records

2021· 19 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Other Vegetation Removal
    10 ESSEX COURT HEIDELBERG 3084Withdrawn
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings in the General Residential Zone – Schedule 2 and removal of vegetation in the Vegetation Protection Overlay – Schedule 5.
    45 MARTIN STREET HEIDELBERG 3084Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Six Lot Subdivision
    12 ANDERSON STREET HEIDELBERG 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Development of a mixed use eight storey building with retail premises in the Design and Development Overlay and reduction of car parking in the Parking Overlay
    155-157 BURGUNDY STREET HEIDELBERG 3084NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision Building Subdivide an existing building, reallocate car spaces G03B & 309A on PS817940U creating new lot numbers G10B & 317A in
    9/9 MARTIN STREET HEIDELBERG 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Tree pruning For the pruning of four (4) Bhutan Cypress (Cupressus torulosa) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    4 CARTMELL STREET HEIDELBERG 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Liquor licence Use of Land as a Licensed Premises (Restaurant and Café Licence)
    142 BURGUNDY STREET HEIDELBERG 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Ulmus glabra 'Lutescens' (Golden Elm) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    89 BEVERLEY ROAD HEIDELBERG 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Lophostemon confertus (Queensland Brush Box) and one (1) Hakea sp in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    22 HALIFAX AVENUE HEIDELBERG 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal Pre Application
    32 DAREBIN STREET HEIDELBERG 3084Withdrawn
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    21 HALIFAX AVENUE HEIDELBERG 3084Withdrawn

  • June 2021

  • Other Vegetation Removal for the reomval of one (1) Eucalyptus polyanthemos (Red Box) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    6 WEYBURN COURT HEIDELBERG 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Hesperocyparis macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    33 Halifax AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Ext to dwelling or associated structure For a liquor licence to be issued at the existing restaurant and a waiver of the standard car parking requirement associated with use of the premises as a 50 seat restaurant Section 72 Amendment to alter the permit preamble to incorporate an additional 20 outdoor patrons, modify hours of operation, extend the existing liquor licence and include the sale of packaged liquor.
    94 BURGUNDY STREET HEIDELBERG 3084Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal for the removal of one (1) Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor Laurel) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan
    11 Essex CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • More than 10 new dwellings Mixed use development (18 dwellings and shop within a four-storey building) and reduction in the standard car parking requirement
    103 Cape StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Other buildings and works Addition of third vehicle space to drive-through pickup bay and associated works Addition of pick up room adjacent to north wall of supermarket. New wall and pavement treatments to drive-through pickup area Alterations to signage, including addition of a ‘Do Not Queue Over Footpath’ sign facing Yarra Street
    451 Lower Heidelberg RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • More than 10 new dwellings Amendment under Section 72 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 as follows: · Amend permit preamble to include a reduction to the standard visitor car parking rate and construct an internally illuminated signage · Delete permit condition 1 (f) relating to side setback requirements · Delete permit condition 1 (p) relating to external storage for Apartment 2.11 · Amend endorsed plans as outlined in summary prepared by a
    536 UPPER HEIDELBERG ROAD HEIDELBERG 3084Refusal issued by a delegate

  • January 2021

  • One or more new buildings Development of 10 apartments
    59 YARRA STREET HEIDELBERG 3084NOD issued by a delegate
2020· 36 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Tree pruning For the pruning of one (1) Liquidambar styraciflua (Sweet Gum) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    4 Bronte StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Ext to dwelling or associated structure VicSmart - Extension to existing shed
    8 Bedford CourtNo permit required
  • Other buildings and works and Subdivision (Boundary Realignment) Buildings and works to expand an existing hospital with associated parking and landscaping, including: - vegetation removal, - dispensation for motor cycle parking under provision 45.09; and - variation/removal of an easement.
    1/210 Burgundy StreetNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Ext to dwelling or associated structure Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling on a lot under 500m2
    89 Brown StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (10+ lots) Subdivision of building into 38 lots
    91 Darebin StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) and the pruning of two (2) Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    106 Banyule RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Subdivide an existing building, reallocate car spaces LG01B, 309A & 311A on PS817940U creating new lot numbers LG07B, 317A & 318A
    9/9 Martin StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alt to a building or structure
    123-125 Burgundy StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Alt to a building or structure Buildings & works to construct an external terrace at the Old England Hotel
    457 Lower Heidelberg RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works Buildings & Works for safety upgrade works (Edward Wilson Building, Austin Hospital), subject to the Heritage Overlay
    145A Studley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works
    52 Yarra StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Tree pruning For the pruning of one (1) Eucalyptus camaldulensis in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    30 Powlett StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works and Change or extension of use Use and development of a Childcare Centre, vegetation removal and signage
    25 STRADBROKE AVENUE HEIDELBERG 3084Withdrawn
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Four Lot Subdivision
    10 Clyde CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works and Change or extension of use The development and use of the land for a multi storey office building within a Special Use Zone (SUZ3) on land subject to a Design and Development Overlay (DDO5) and removal of vegetation on land subject to a Vegetation Protection Overlay (VPO5)
    14 Martin StreetNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Other buildings and works Other buildings and works in a heritage overlay - front fence
    51-55 Cape StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change or extension of use and More than 10 new dwellings and Other Ve Change of use of Shop 1 on ground floor to a medical centre
    1/87 Mount StreetNOD issued by a delegate

  • September 2020

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Multi-Unit Development: Construction of 10 dwellings, alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1, waiver of one visitor car space and associated vegetation removal
    570 Upper Heidelberg RoadRefusal issued by a delegate

  • August 2020

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Narrow-leaved Peppermint Gum (Eucalyptus nicholii) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    92 Darebin StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • One new dwelling Development of a double storey Dwelling with height exceeding 6m and Removal of Vegetation in a Significant Landscape Overlay
    6 Avoca StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works Demolition of an outbuilding within the dripline of ESO4 trees and works in the HO60
    154 Studley RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

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

199 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • Thirsty CamelAlcohol
  • ElkaBakery

    120 Burgundy Street

  • Ferguson Plarre's BakehouseBakery

    125 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg

  • Commonwealth BankBank

    108 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg

  • The Train YardBar

    184 Burgundy Street

  • BentonsBathroom Furnishing

    192-204 Burgundy Street

  • Bbq
  • Artistic Nail CareBeauty salon

    180 Burgundy Street

  • Beauty salon

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

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Banksia ParkPark
  • Foley ReservePark
  • Fred Lasslett ReservePark
  • Heidelberg ParkPark
  • Manton Street ReservePark
  • River Gum WalkPark
  • Service ReservePark
  • Warringal ParklandsPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
23
Emergency department
On site
  • Action Rehabphysiotherapist
  • Austin HospitalStudley Roadhospital
  • Banksia Dentaldentist
  • BreastScreen VictoriaBurgundy Streetlaboratory
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • EyeCare PlusBurgundy Streetoptometrist
  • Genomic DiagnosticsLower Heidelberg Roadlaboratory
  • Heidelberg DentistRosanna Roaddentist
  • Heidelberg DermatologyBurgundy Streetclinic
  • Heidelberg Healthcare PharmacyBurgundy Streetpharmacy

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

5 state heritage places

  • BANYULENH0926
  • EAST VIEW 16 MARTIN ST HEIDELBERGNH1033
  • FORMER HEAD TEACHER'S RESIDENCENH1617
  • MURRAY GRIFFIN HOUSENH1324
  • ST JOHNS ANGLICAN CHURCHNH0197

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Austin Health Child Care Centrechildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learning Heidelbergchildcare
  • Heidelberg PreschoolOrient Placekindergarten

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)
17
Parks (OSM)
17

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
79.5/100
Cohort rank
#96 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

  • Austin Health Child Care Centrechildcarechildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learning Heidelbergchildcarechildcare
  • Heidelberg PreschoolchildcareOrient Placekindergarten
  • BANYULEheritageNH0926
  • EAST VIEW 16 MARTIN ST HEIDELBERGheritageNH1033
  • FORMER HEAD TEACHER'S RESIDENCEheritageNH1617
  • MURRAY GRIFFIN HOUSEheritageNH1324
  • ST JOHNS ANGLICAN CHURCHheritageNH0197
  • Action Rehabhealthphysiotherapist
  • Austin HospitalhealthStudley Roadhospital

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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