Heatherton
VIC 3202 · Kingston
2,826 (2021) → 3,019 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Heatherton is a suburb in Kingston, VIC 3202, about 20km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.14M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 51/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Heatherton has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 81/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: South Africa (3.82%), China (3.57%), England (3.36%), India (2.44%), Malaysia (1.56%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.28%), Russian (3.68%), Greek (3.04%), Cantonese (1.7%), Italian (1.52%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1085 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Christway CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1118
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kingston Heath Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1092
- Le Page Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1091
- Cheltenham Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1052
- Cheltenham East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1118
- Clayton South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 985
- St Andrew's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1074
- Mentone Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1104
- Our Lady of the Assumption SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1108
- East Bentleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1089
- Clarinda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1065
- Parktone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1094
- Bayside Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1083
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
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Frequently asked questions about Heatherton
Is Heatherton safe?
Heatherton has a residential safety score of 81/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,945 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Heatherton?
In Heatherton, the .
How far is Heatherton from Melbourne CBD?
Heatherton is about 19.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 71 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Heatherton?
Heatherton has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1118 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Heatherton?
Heatherton has a transport score of 51/100 and 30 bus stops.