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VIC · Banyule Council

Heidelberg Heights, 3081

Est. population · Jun 2025

7,607

Growth (1 yr)

+3.5%

Growth (5 yr)

+10.8%

Median age

35

Median income

$1,817/wk

Employment rate

63.5%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$1,050,000

Languages at home

30%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Greek, Arabic

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

49.4/100
Average

Top 38% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Café precinct
  • High desirability
What Heidelberg Heights is known for: Excellent transport, Education hub, Café precinct, High desirability

Suburb profile

Heidelberg Heights sits up in the Banyule Council hills, a mid-sized suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.

School and preschool provision is plentiful within the local area. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car.

Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period.

Desirability lands around average here: softer weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with growth momentum, plus community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Heidelberg Heights snapshot

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

Median house price

$1.05M

+24% change

Median rent

$565/wk

Population (ERP)

7,607

+3.5% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

10.8%

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

#128

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Safety

77th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

95th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

8/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

71st

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
49.4/100 — Average
State standing
Top 38% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2247th in Australia
State rank
478th in VIC
Peer rank
#128 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#302 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$565
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$1,050,000
Median price change
+23.9%

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

Population

Estimated resident population

7,607(June 2025)

+3.5% annual · +10.8% over 5 years · 95th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+3.5%
5-year growth
+10.8%
Change in 1 year
+258
Change in 5 years
+744
Growth rank in VIC
95th 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 (~8,200), extrapolated at +1.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
6,758
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$1,817
Dwelling vacancy
10.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
332 of 3,081
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
63.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,705 / 919 / 129

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)
795
Against the person
118
Against property
455
Rate per 1,000 residents
104.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 57 residents
State safety percentile
76.7th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-22.9%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage63
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle136
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods48
  • B49 Other Theft63
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order94

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
8
Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
1,056
Median ICSEA percentile
71th
School list
  • St Pius X SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1056 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 36% · 46 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Rosanna Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1098 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 28% · 343 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Austin Hospital SchoolSpecial · Government · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Charles La Trobe P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 930 · 18th percentile · LBOTE 47% · 741 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Heidelberg Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1141 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 43% · 498 students · Top SEA quarter 57% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
  • Waratah Special Developmental SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 965 · 31th percentile · LBOTE 62% · 73 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
  • East Preston Islamic CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 976 · 36th percentile · LBOTE 96% · 733 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
  • St John's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1129 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 345 students · Top SEA quarter 51% · 2.0 km awayView 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

  • St Hellier Street Children's Centrekindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

40 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Edwin St/Bell St
  • Gotha St/Bell St
  • Myrtle St/Bell St
  • Ramu Pde/Waterdale Rd
  • Upper Heidelberg Rd/Bell St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

85 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 cafes · 1 pubs · 2 fast food · 1 bakeries · 2 places of worship · 3 playgrounds · 2 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 3 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 40 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
40/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.15
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.74
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.44
Food & drink(5)
  • Cheesecake ShopBakery

    Bell Street

  • SunnysideCafe

    26 St Hellier Street

  • Fish & ChipsFast food
  • McDonald'sFast food

    120 Bell Street

  • RSL on BellPub
Community(1)
  • St Hellier Street Children's CentreKindergarten
Health & services(3)
  • Hill Crest Medical CentreClinic

    18-22 Bell Street

  • Ostopathic ClinicClinic
  • Heidelberg Veterinary ClinicVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(7)
  • James ReservePark
  • Park
  • Shelley ReservePark
  • Playground (3)
  • Sports field
Transport(26)

26 bus stops

Other(19)
  • The Green Massage and WaxingBeauty salon
  • Ivanhoe CyclesBicycle

    72 Bell Street

  • Car wash
  • APOL Alarm Parts OnlineElectronics

    68 Bell Street

  • Garden
  • Valiant BarbersHairdresser

    45 St Hellier Street

  • Heidelberg MowersHardware

    66 Bell Street

  • French of CourseLanguage School

    97A Bamfield Road

  • BellaMassage
  • Parking (18)
  • Parking Space (6)
  • BPPetrol station
  • DayefPetrol station

    473 Upper Heidelberg Road

  • Church of ChristPlace of worship
  • Heidelberg MosquePlace of worship
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Post Box (3)
  • FitnessSports
  • WinstanWindow Blind

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

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • James ReservePark
  • Shelley ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
3
Parks (OSM)
3

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

Places of worship

2 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Church of Christ
  • Heidelberg Mosque

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
3
Nearest hospital
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital (1.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Heidelberg Endoscopy and Day SurgeryClinic
  • Hill Crest Medical CentreBell StreetClinic
  • Ostopathic ClinicClinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
373
Participants per 1,000 residents
49.0

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
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).

87 planning-related records

2021· 30 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Liquidambar styraciflua (Sweetgum) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    33 MARIE AVENUE HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the pruning of one (1) Grevilllea robusta (Silky Oak), in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    29 ST HELLIER STREET HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) 2 lot subdivision
    4 LAWSON PARADE HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings
    68 SOUTHERN ROAD HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Withdrawn
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of four (4) dwellings and alteration to a Road Zone Category 1
    540 WATERDALE ROAD HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Multi-Unit Development: Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    15 GOTHA STREET HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of four dwellings
    40 BONAR STREET HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081NOD issued by a delegate
  • Other buildings and works
    1/4 DICKENS STREET HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Two Lot Subdivision
    98 OUTHWAITE ROAD HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of Three (3) Dwellings
    9 ARNOLD AVENUE HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081NOD issued by a delegate
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of the land for the construction of four (4) dwellings
    4 ARNOLD AVENUE HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081NOD issued by a delegate
  • Signage Business Identification and Internally Illuminated Signage
    19 SOUTHERN ROAD HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of the land for the construction of (4) four dwellings
    11 MILLER STREET HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    201 WAIORA ROAD HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081No permit required
  • Other and Signage Buildings and works associated with a pergola structure, waiver of the standard car parking requirement and installation of illuminated signage
    2/1 ORR STREET HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the pruning of one (1) Eucalyptus nicholii (Narrow Leaved Black Peppermint) in the rear setback as per the endorsed plan.
    4/176 PORTER ROAD HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • 6 lot subdivison 6 lot subdivision
    3 CHAUVEL STREET HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works Development of alterations to an existing dwelling - Varendah
    134 PORTER ROAD HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081No permit required
  • Ext to building (other than dwelling) Alterations and Additions to an Existing Veterinary Clinic, Increase in Floor Area and Number of Practitioners and Associated Parking Dispensation
    19 SOUTHERN ROAD HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Two Lot Subdivision
    4 CLINTON STREET HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change or extension of use Use of the land for a car park (partial), associated works and alteration of access to a Transport Zone 2
    537 UPPER HEIDELBERG ROAD HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Withdrawn
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of three (3) dwellings
    17 MARIE AVENUE HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 and Subdivision (Boundary Realignme Development of the land for the construction of two (2) dwellings
    23 BONAR STREET HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change or extension of use and Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Secondary Consent
    19 EDEN STREET HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Grevillea robusta (Silky Oak) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    1/79 Lloyd StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 and Demolition Development of Three (3) Double Storey Dwellings
    3 DICKENS STREET HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081NOD issued by a delegate

  • February 2021

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10
    80 Lloyd StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings
    3 SACKVILLE STREET HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Refusal issued by a delegate
  • One new dwelling Section 72 Amendment
    65 Bamfield RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change or extension of use and Other buildings and works and Other Veg Section 72 Amendment to the endorsed plans as follows: - Lightning protection mast increased to a height of 20m above ground level - Addition of six communication masts on motor bay roof to a height of 10m above ground level - Addition of safety handrail and walkway along roof - Deletion of two communications antennae
    442-446 Waterdale RoadNOD issued by a delegate
2020· 10 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of the land for the construction of four (4) dwellings
    27 BAMFIELD ROAD HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Multi Unit Development: Construction of three (3) dwellings on a lot and buildings and works within the Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 14)
    4 MILTON COURT HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of three (3) dwellings Development of the land for the construction of four (4) dwellings
    9 HAIG STREET HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of a second dwelling and vegetation removal
    5 ALFRED STREET HEIDELBERG HEIGHTS 3081Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Three Lot Subdivision
    3 Milton CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) 4 lots
    175 Waiora RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) 2 lots
    8 Byron CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) subdivision of land into 2 lots
    38 Lawson ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of four (4) dwellings
    552 Waterdale RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Multi-Unit Development: Construction of four dwellings on a lot
    175 Porter RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

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 · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Jagajaga
Member of Parliament
Kate THWAITES (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,269
Turnout (2025)
94.3%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.7 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 37.1%Labor 62.9%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.2 km away).

Coalition 27.6%Labor 72.4%

9.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +0.9 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Heidelberg HeightsLabor 71.2% · Coalition 28.8% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
  • Heidelberg WestLabor 71.7% · Coalition 28.3% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • Olympic VillageLabor 76.9% · Coalition 23.1% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
  • RosannaLabor 73.0% · Coalition 26.9% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
  • HeidelbergLabor 69.7% · Coalition 30.3% TPP (2025)1.9 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)
8/10
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

More in Banyule Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.