Heidelberg

VIC 3084 · Banyule

7,360 (2021) → 7,688 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Overall score

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

7,360

Population

$1.47M

Median house (2024)

Safety score

Transport score

Heidelberg is a moderate growth suburb in Banyule, VIC 3084, about 12km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.47M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is about 15km inland. Heidelberg has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 56/100.

11.6 km

To Melbourne CBD

14.8 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

960 m

To nearest station

Demographics

7,360

Population

Median age

2.3

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Median household income (weekly)$2,012

vs NSW median+8.8%

Bachelor degree or higher63.2%

Born in Australia67.7%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,269 / 1,218 / 498

Top countries of birth: India (3.03%), England (2.93%), China (2.01%), Italy (1.64%), Philippines (1.51%)

Top languages: Mandarin (2.66%), Italian (2.66%), Greek (1.85%), Cantonese (1.29%), Malayalam (0.88%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.47M+26.4%

Median house (2024)

$651K-14.0%

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

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling503/100k

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Steal from dwellingNot reported

Motor vehicle theft598/100k

Domestic assault258/100k

Robbery68/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 782 (all categories, latest year)10,625 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

277

Within 10km4 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1099 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

St John's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1141
Heidelberg Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1140
Our Lady of Mercy CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1107
Austin Hospital SchoolSecondary · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

Banyule Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1150
Rosanna Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1097
Rosanna Golf Links Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1131
Viewbank CollegeSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1119
St Martin of Tours SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1130
Rosanna Golf Links Primary School-Rosanna Golf Links Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government · 2km
St Pius X SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1028
St Clement of Rome SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1116
Bulleen Heights SchoolCombined · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1078
Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1178
Ivanhoe East Primary School-Wilfred Road CampusPrimary · Government · 2.5km
Ivanhoe East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1153

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

1Metro

27Bus

CBD commute (est.)31 min (metro)

Nearest train stationHeidelberg Railway (960 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C

Summer max

14.2°C

Winter max

600mm

Rainfall/yr

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.

134 in suburbSupermarkets

3619 in suburbCafes/Rest.

5317 in suburbParks

173 in suburbPlaygrounds

711 in suburbPools

186 in suburbGyms

1Dog parks

226 in suburbGPs

113 in suburbPharmacies

153 in suburbChildcare

40 in suburbLibraries

21132 in suburbSports fields

21 in suburbVets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalAustin Hospital (1.1 km)

Nearest vet430 m

Nearest airportMelbourne (22.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate1.10%

Projected population 20419,090

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Banyule

Eaglemont$1.70M96transport Rosanna$1.04M99transport Heidelberg Heights$995K82transport Ivanhoe EastData not available78transport Viewbank$1.18M61transport Heidelberg West$745K77transport

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Frequently asked questions about Heidelberg

Is Heidelberg safe?

Heidelberg has a residential safety score of 56/100, 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 10,625 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Heidelberg?

In Heidelberg, the .

How far is Heidelberg from Melbourne CBD?

Heidelberg is about 11.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 31 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Heidelberg?

Heidelberg has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1129 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Heidelberg?

Heidelberg has a transport score of 98/100 and 27 bus stops.