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Heidelberg Heights

VIC 3081 · Banyule

6,758 (2021) → 7,740 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

86
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,758
Population
$1.00M
Median house (2024)
31
Safety score
82
Transport score

Heidelberg Heights is a moderate growth suburb in Banyule, VIC 3081, about 11km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.00M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 82/100, and is about 15km inland. Heidelberg Heights has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 31/100.

11.2 km
To Melbourne CBD
14.7 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
1.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,758
Population
35
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,817
vs NSW median-1.8%
Bachelor degree or higher56.3%
Born in Australia65.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,705 / 129 / 919

Top countries of birth: China (2.6%), India (2.37%), England (2.25%), Italy (1.41%), Malaysia (1.38%)

Top languages: Mandarin (3.43%), Greek (2.89%), Italian (2.47%), Arabic (1.95%), Cantonese (1.75%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.00M-0.7%
Median house (2024)
$733K-4.7%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

31
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

70
Break & enter dwelling1,036/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
41
Motor vehicle theft607/100k
29
Domestic assault429/100k
9
Robbery133/100k
34
Non-domestic assault503/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 715 (all categories, latest year)10,580 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

87

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

285
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1087 (above the national average of 1000).

No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Pius X SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1028
  • Charles La Trobe P-12 College-Olympic Village Primary CampusCombined · Government · 1.1km
  • Rosanna Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1097
  • Austin Hospital SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6km
  • Charles La Trobe P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 950
  • Charles La Trobe P-12 College-Deaf FacilityCombined · Government · 1.7km
  • Heidelberg Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1140
  • Waratah Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 961
  • St John's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1141
  • Our Lady of Mercy CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1107
  • East Preston Islamic CollegeCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 985
  • Rosanna Golf Links Primary School-Rosanna Golf Links Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government · 2km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

82
40Bus
CBD commute (est.)45 min (bus)
Nearest train stationRosanna Railway (1.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

160 in suburbSupermarkets
404 in suburbCafes/Rest.
433 in suburbParks
233 in suburbPlaygrounds
70Pools
190 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
183 in suburbGPs
130 in suburbPharmacies
141 in suburbChildcare
40 in suburbLibraries
1742 in suburbSports fields
31 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalAustin Hospital (1.5 km)
Nearest vet220 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (20.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

76

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

19
Gyms
14
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
174
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

69

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

43
Parks
2
Nature reserves
50
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

70

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

4
Theatres
1
Cinemas
1
Museums
8
Galleries
4
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

38

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

3
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.44
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

22

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

4
Long Day Care
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.59

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate3.45%
Projected population 20418,346
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Banyule

Heidelberg West$745K77transportRosanna$1.04M99transportBellfield (Banyule)$808K80transportHeidelberg$1.82M98transportEaglemont$1.70M96transportIvanhoe$1.69M99transport

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Frequently asked questions about Heidelberg Heights

Is Heidelberg Heights safe?

Heidelberg Heights has a residential safety score of 31/100, 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 10,580 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Heidelberg Heights?

In Heidelberg Heights, the .

How far is Heidelberg Heights from Melbourne CBD?

Heidelberg Heights is about 11.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 45 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Heidelberg Heights?

Heidelberg Heights has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Heidelberg Heights?

Heidelberg Heights has a transport score of 82/100 and 40 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.