Mitchell Shire Council
Heathcote South
Heathcote South at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
22
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Heathcote South.
Heathcote South (3523) sits in the Mitchell region of Victoria.
Heathcote South has roughly 22 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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 South 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 14 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Heathcote South's population at 22, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (50%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
22
Median age
58
Family households
38%
Lone person
50%
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)
$255/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
22
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Heathcote South.
Local schools for Heathcote South
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Government School Catchment
Heathcote Primary School
Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School
Pyalong Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Heathcote South.
- What is the Heathcote South postcode?
- Heathcote South is in the 3523 postcode, in VIC, in the Mitchell Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Heathcote South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $255, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Heathcote South?
- There are 20 schools serving Heathcote South on this page, including Heathcote Primary School, Holy Rosary School, Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School.
- How walkable is Heathcote South?
- Heathcote South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Heathcote South?
- Heathcote South is close to Glenhope East, Argyle, Tooborac, Glenhope, Baynton East.
- What is the population of Heathcote South?
- Heathcote South has approximately 22 residents. The median age is 58.
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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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