Murrindindi Shire Council
Healesville
Healesville at a glance
Median house
$792,500
Median unit
$530,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
7,589
Median age 46
About
Welcome to Healesville.
Healesville (3777) sits in the Murrindindi region of Victoria. The median house here is $792,500, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Healesville has roughly 7,589 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Houses change hands at $792,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $530,000, roughly 33% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $159,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$792,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $530,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
$792,500
$530,000
7,589
Median age: 46
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.30% (median rent $350/wk against a $792,500 price tag). Units yield 3.43% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (17%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.30%
Based on $792,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.43%
Based on $530,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202680%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Healesville's population at 7,589, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,589
Median age
46
Family households
70%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Healesville scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
335
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
0
80
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Healesville.
Local schools for Healesville
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Healesville Primary School
Healesville High School
Badger Creek Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Healesville.
- What is the median house price in Healesville?
- The median house price in Healesville, VIC 3777 is $792,500. The median unit price is $530,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Healesville postcode?
- Healesville is in the 3777 postcode, in VIC, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Healesville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Healesville?
- There are 6 schools serving Healesville on this page, including Healesville Primary School, St Brigid's School, Healesville High School.
- How walkable is Healesville?
- Healesville has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 80.
- What suburbs are near Healesville?
- Healesville is close to Healesville Main Street, Healesville Post Shop, Badger Creek, Chum Creek, Tarrawarra.
- What is the population of Healesville?
- Healesville has approximately 7,589 residents. The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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