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Heidelberg West

VIC 3081 · Banyule

5,252 (2021) → 6,015 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

81
Overall score

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

5,252
Population
$777K
Median house (2024)
5
Safety score
77
Transport score

Heidelberg West is a moderate growth suburb in Banyule, VIC 3081, about 11km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $777K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 77/100, and is about 15km inland. Heidelberg West has an overall score of 81/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.

11.0 km
To Melbourne CBD
14.8 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
2.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

5,252
Population
35
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,257
vs NSW median-32.1%
Bachelor degree or higher44.8%
Born in Australia60.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,183 / 30 / 882

Top countries of birth: China (3.1%), India (2.13%), New Zealand (1.87%), England (1.58%), Philippines (1.43%)

Top languages: Mandarin (4.19%), Arabic (3.41%), Greek (1.9%), Vietnamese (1.77%), Cantonese (1.52%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$777K-0.7%
Median house (2024)
$641K-13.2%
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

5
Residential

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

89
Break & enter dwelling1,695/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
67
Motor vehicle theft1,276/100k
59
Domestic assault1,123/100k
8
Robbery152/100k
60
Non-domestic assault1,142/100k

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: 925 (all categories, latest year)17,612 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

69

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

281
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1085 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Pius X SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1028
  • Charles La Trobe P-12 College-Olympic Village Primary CampusCombined · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

  • East Preston Islamic CollegeCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 985
  • Preston North East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 945
  • Northern College of the Arts and TechnologySecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1045
  • Rosanna Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1097
  • Charles La Trobe P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 950
  • Charles La Trobe P-12 College-Deaf FacilityCombined · Government · 1.8km
  • Yarra Me SchoolSecondary · Government · 2km
  • Reservoir High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 987
  • Waratah Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 961
  • Charles La Trobe P-12 College-The Pavilion Campus - Preston EastCombined · Government · 2.2km
  • Reservoir High School-Heidelberg Secondary Teaching UnitSecondary · Government · 2.2km
  • Ivanhoe Grammar School - University CampusCombined · Independent · 2.2km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

77
43Bus
CBD commute (est.)45 min (bus)
Nearest train stationRosanna Railway (2.1 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.

163 in suburbSupermarkets
363 in suburbCafes/Rest.
228 in suburbParks
218 in suburbPlaygrounds
71 in suburbPools
202 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
151 in suburbGPs
133 in suburbPharmacies
133 in suburbChildcare
30 in suburbLibraries
15712 in suburbSports fields
3Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalAustin Hospital (2.4 km)
Nearest vet1.2 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (19.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

80

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

20
Gyms
14
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
157
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

56

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

22
Parks
1
Nature reserves
26
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
3
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

73

Rich cultural scene

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

4
Theatres
1
Cinemas
1
Museums
8
Galleries
3
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

34

Quiet area

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

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.38

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

44

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

2
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.76

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate3.45%
Projected population 20416,486
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Banyule

Heidelberg Heights$995K82transportBellfield (Banyule)$808K80transportRosanna$1.04M99transportIvanhoe$1.69M99transportHeidelberg$1.82M98transportMacleod$1.19M98transport

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Frequently asked questions about Heidelberg West

Is Heidelberg West safe?

Heidelberg West has a residential safety score of 5/100, 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 17,612 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Heidelberg West?

In Heidelberg West, the .

How far is Heidelberg West from Melbourne CBD?

Heidelberg West is about 11.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 45 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Heidelberg West?

Heidelberg West has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1028 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Heidelberg West?

Heidelberg West has a transport score of 77/100 and 43 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.