Heidelberg Heights
VIC 3081 · Banyule
6,758 (2021) → 7,740 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3081 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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
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 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 1056
- Charles La Trobe P-12 College-Olympic Village Primary CampusCombined · Government · 1.1km
- Rosanna Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1098
- Austin Hospital SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6km
- Charles La Trobe P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 930
- Charles La Trobe P-12 College-Deaf FacilityCombined · Government · 1.7km
- Heidelberg Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1141
- Waratah Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 965
- East Preston Islamic CollegeCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 976
- Rosanna Golf Links Primary School-Rosanna Golf Links Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government · 2km
- St John's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1129
- Our Lady of Mercy CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1111
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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.