Median house price
$715k
-11% change
VIC · Banyule Council
Heidelberg West, 3081
Est. population · Jun 2025
5,989
Growth (1 yr)
+3.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+10.8%
Median age
35
Median income
$1,257/wk
Employment rate
50.4%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$715,000
Languages at home
37.7%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Arabic, Vietnamese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
In Banyule Council, Heidelberg West is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. 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. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Growth momentum and safety push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as community and employment look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Heidelberg West snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$565/wk
Population (ERP)
5,989
+3.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.0%
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
#81
among Metro Melbourne · Growth area
Safety
93rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
95th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
54th
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
- 61.7/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 21% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 850th in Australia
- State rank
- 265th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #81 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #194 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $565
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $715,000
- Median price change
- -10.6%
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 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
5,989(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
- +202
- Change in 5 years
- +584
- 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 (~6,450), extrapolated at +1.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 5,252
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $1,257
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 258 of 2,347
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,900
- Employment rate
- 50.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,183 / 882 / 30
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)
- 1,383
- Against the person
- 173
- Against property
- 750
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 230.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 30 residents
- State safety percentile
- 92.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.8%
Most common offence types
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle199
- B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods107
- B49 Other Theft104
- C32 Drug Possession109
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order149
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
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 1,016
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 54th
School list
- East Preston Islamic CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 976 · 36th percentile · LBOTE 96% · 733 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- St Pius X SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1056 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 36% · 46 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Preston North East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 955 · 27th percentile · LBOTE 58% · 201 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Northern College of the Arts and TechnologySecondary · Government · ICSEA 1060 · 72th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 367 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 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 →
- Rosanna Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1098 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 28% · 343 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Yarra Me SchoolSpecial · Government · 2.0 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
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Inspire Early Learningkindergarten
- Morobe Street Children’s CentreOriel Roadchildcare
- West Star Family Day CarThe Mallchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
43 public transport stops in this suburb
- Catalina St/Ramu Pde
- Liberty Pde/Bell St
- Melbourne Polytechnic/Bell St
- Pacific Dr/Ramu Pde
- The Mall SC/Bell St
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
185 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 2 cafes · 3 supermarkets · 3 pharmacies · 8 fast food · 3 bakeries · 2 places of worship · 8 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 8 parks mapped in suburb, 8 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 43 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 7 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 14 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 98/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.38
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.67
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.52
Food & drink(14)
- Bakery
- T & Y Hot Bread KitchenBakery
- Waterdale Bake HouseBakery
559 Waterdale Road, Heidelberg West
- TY CoffeeCafe
- V & B Coffee & BakeryCafe
- Asian ChopsticksFast food
Waterdale Road, Heidelberg West
- Aussie PizzaFast food
Waterdale Road
- Fish & ChipsFast food
- Fowl Play Charcoal ChickensFast food
565 Waterdale Road, Heidelberg West
- Kebabs On BellFast food
Unit 4 318 Bell Street
- SubwayFast food
- The Mall Pizza & CafeFast food
34 The Mall
- Waterdale Fish & ChipsFast food
557 Waterdale Road, Heidelberg West
- La Katina PastaRestaurant
Shopping(10)
- Joe's MeatsButcher
- Milk BarConvenience store
Waterdale Road, Heidelberg West
- Heidelberg Fruit and Vegetable MarketGreengrocer
- Suburban Fruit MarketGreengrocer
36 The Mall
- ALDISupermarket
318 Bell Street
- FoodworksSupermarket
Waterdale Road, Heidelberg West
- Heidelberg IGASupermarket
28-32 The Mall
Community(6)
- Morobe Street Children’s CentreChildcare
229 Oriel Road
- West Star Family Day CarChildcare
Rear of 57 The Mall
- Austrian Club MelbourneCommunity centre
- Inspire Early LearningKindergarten
- Charles La Trobe P-12 College Olympic Village Primary CampusSchool
152 Southern Road
- St Pius X Catholic Primary SchoolSchool
419-431 Waterdale Road
Health & services(5)
- Banyule Community Health CentreClinic
21 Alamein Road, Heidelberg West
- Northland DentalDentist
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- Heidelberg West PharmacyPharmacy
555 Waterdale Road, Heidelberg West
- PursuitPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(22)
- Buna ReservePark
- Darebin Creek ParklandsPark
- Malahang ReservePark
- Narvik Crescent ReservePark
- Olympic ParkPark
- Park (2)
- The Olympic Village GreenPark
- Playground (8)
- BOUNCEIncSports centre
590 Waterdale Road
- Olympic LeisureSports centre
Alamein Road, Heidelberg West
- Heidelberg Badminton CentreSports field
Unit 3 661 Waterdale Road
- Olympic VillageSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Transport(34)
34 bus stops
Other(48)
- Alcohol
- BottlemartAlcohol
- Artwork
- Kevin, the RhinoArtwork
- Olympic RingsArtwork
- ATM
- Commonwealth Bank of AustraliaATM
- Commonwealth BankBank
8-10 The Mall
- Bbq
- Bella’s Beauty & MassageBeauty salon
- Bench (11)
- Malahang Reserve Bike ShedBicycle Parking
- TABBookmaker
- Zuffenhaus ClassicsCar repair
37 Northern Road
- West Heidelberg Medical SurgeryCentre
64 The Mall
- VinniesCharity
40-44 The Mall
- Melbourne Polytechnic (Heidelberg Campus)College
- Drinking water (3)
- Flowerr WhisperFlorist
- Garden (2)
- Haraco GroceryGrocery
70 The Mall
- Aus Hair CutsHairdresser
Waterdale Road, Heidelberg West
- Sammy's Gents HairdresserHairdresser
- Darebin City CouncilInformation
- West Heidelberg Olympic Village InformationInformation
- Mall LaundretteLaundry
- New Image Dry CleanersLaundry
- Leisure
- The Mall NewsagencyNewsagent
18 The Mall
- Banyule Community Health CentreParking
- Darebin City CouncilParking
- Parking (23)
- Parking Entrance (2)
- Parking Space (10)
- Picnic Table (2)
- St Pius X Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
- Yarra Plenty ChurchPlace of worship
15 The Mall
- AuspostPost Box
188 Southern Road, Heidelberg West
- Australia PostPost Box
- Australia PostPost Box
26 Dougharty Road
- Australia PostPost office
31-37 The Mall
- Public ToiletsPublic toilets
- Shelter (2)
- Taxi
- Telephone
- Australian Bolt SuppliesTrade
64-70 Dougharty Road, Heidelberg West
- Variety Gift ShopVariety Store
567 Waterdale Road, Heidelberg West
- Waste Basket (3)
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
6 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Buna ReservePark
- Darebin Creek ParklandsPark
- Malahang ReservePark
- Narvik Crescent ReservePark
- Olympic ParkPark
- The Olympic Village GreenPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
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
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- St Pius X Catholic Church
- Yarra Plenty Church
15 The Mall
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
- 4
- Nearest hospital
- Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital (1.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Banyule Community Health CentreAlamein RoadClinic
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- Heidelberg West PharmacyWaterdale RoadPharmacy
- West Heidelberg Medical SurgeryThe MallCentre
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)
- 293
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 48.9
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).
112 planning-related records
2021· 38 proposals
August 2021
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of Four (4) Dwellings211 ORIEL ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081NOD issued by a delegate
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan481 WATERDALE ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Three Lot Subdivision Three Lot Subdivision1 KOKODA STREET HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of five (5) dwellings222 LIBERTY PARADE HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- One new dwelling Development of one (1) dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres67 PACIFIC DRIVE HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Three Lot Subdivision178 ORIEL ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal196 LIBERTY PARADE HEIDELBERG WEST 3081No permit required
- More than 10 new dwellings and Waiving of parking requirements Buildings and works associated with a mixed use development (shops and apartments) and the use of the land for the purposes of dwellings, variation to the standard Banyule Planning Scheme requirements of Clauses 52.06 (Car parking), 52.07 (Loading and unloading of vehicles) and 52.34 (Bicycle parking), and alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1294 BELL STREET HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Use the land for Car Parking28 MOROBE STREET HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Withdrawn
- Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) subdivision of land into 2 lots21 MIDWAY STREET HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other buildings and works and Signage Use of the land for a ‘Restricted Retail Premises’, Promotional Signage, Business Identification Signage and a reduction to the car parking requirement56 DOUGHARTY ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Change or extension of use Change of Use for a Woodworking Studio127 NORTHERN ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision -easement/restrictions Removal of easement256 ORIEL ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Subdivision of land into 2 lots16 EBONY PARADE HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Subdivision of land into 5 lots8 HIBISCUS COURT HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal46 TOBRUK AVENUE HEIDELBERG WEST 3081No permit required
- 5 lot subdivision 5 lot subdivision288 ORIEL ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) land to be subdivided into 4 lots subject to the following conditions and in accordance with the endorsed plans198 ORIEL ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Yellow Gum (Eucalyptus leucoxylon) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan1/163 BAMFIELD ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of four (4) dwellings and construction within the DDO14273 ORIEL ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081NOD issued by a delegate
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan211 ORIEL ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 12 lot subdivision 12 lot subdivision6 AMBON COURT HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Other buildings and works4/99 Northern RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) 3 lot subdivision26 BLACKWOOD PARADE HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Construction of four dwellings on a lot, buildings and works within the Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 14), alteration of vehicle access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1 and removal of vegetation.535 WATERDALE ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of four (4) dwellings within the Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 14)3 REDWOOD STREET HEIDELBERG WEST 3081NOD issued by a delegate
- One new dwelling Development of a Single Dwelling on a lot under 500m26 KILLERTON CRESCENT HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Subdivision of land into 3 lots37 Timor ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- One new dwelling Development of alterations and additions to an existing dwelling12 NORTH CRESCENT HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Ext to building (other than dwelling) Use of the land for an Indoor Recreation Facility (Dance/Pilates Studio), alterations and second storey additions to an existing warehouse building and car parking layout6 HELEN STREET HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of a new dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling and works to the existing dwelling1 EBONY PARADE HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of Three (3) Dwellings, buildings and works in the Environmental Significance Overlay and associated vegetation removal235 LIBERTY PARADE HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Construction of four (4) double storey dwellings with basement car parking8 WAU STREET HEIDELBERG WEST 3081NOD issued by a delegate
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Section 72 Amendment17 Mulberry ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Other buildings and works Development and use of 22 storage units the use of the warehouse (Unit 2) as a Signwriting (Service) Premise2/99 Northern RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings8 MALAHANG PARADE HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Refusal issued by a delegate
January 2021
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Amendment under Secondary Consent (Permit Exempt?)10 Corvette StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 and Other Vegetation Removal Amendment under Secondary Consent3/186 Liberty ParadeWithdrawn
2020· 2 proposals
December 2020
- More than 10 new dwellings and Other Vegetation Removal Development of twelve (12) dwellings and associated vegetation removal6 Ambon CourtNOD issued by a delegate
- Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of two (2) Casuarina glauca (Swamp Sheoak) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.1/24 Setani CrescentPermit 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
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 3.1 km away).
Coalition 23.4%Labor 76.6%
13.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -2.3 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Olympic VillageLabor 76.9% · Coalition 23.1% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
- Heidelberg WestLabor 71.7% · Coalition 28.3% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Heidelberg HeightsLabor 71.2% · Coalition 28.8% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- BellfieldLabor 69.4% · Coalition 30.6% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- RosannaLabor 73.0% · Coalition 26.9% TPP (2025)2.1 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
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.