Heathcote Junction at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
811
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Heathcote Junction.
The postcode for Heathcote Junction is 3758 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Heathcote Junction (3758) sits in the Mitchell region of Victoria.
Heathcote Junction has roughly 811 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Heathcote Junction scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Heathcote Junction's population at 811, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
811
Median age
41
Family households
85%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$325/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
811
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
29
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.
0
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Heathcote Junction.
Local schools for Heathcote Junction
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Government School Catchment
Wandong Primary School
Upper Plenty Primary School
Wallan Primary School
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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 Heathcote Junction.
- What is the Heathcote Junction postcode?
- Heathcote Junction is in the 3758 postcode, in VIC, in the Mitchell Shire Council region.
- Where is Heathcote Junction?
- Heathcote Junction is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3758. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Mitchell Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Heathcote Junction?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $325.
- What schools are in Heathcote Junction?
- There are 5 schools serving Heathcote Junction on this page, including Wandong Primary School, Upper Plenty Primary School, Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Heathcote Junction?
- Heathcote Junction has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Heathcote Junction?
- Heathcote Junction is close to Upper Plenty, Wallan East, Hidden Valley, Wandong, Wallan.
- What is the population of Heathcote Junction?
- The population of Heathcote Junction is approximately 811 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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