Glenelg Shire Council
Heathmere
Heathmere at a glance
Population
238
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Heathmere.
Heathmere (3305) sits in the Glenelg region of Victoria.
Heathmere has roughly 238 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Heathmere's population at 238, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (99% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
238
Median age
45
Family households
86%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
99%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
238
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Heathmere.
Local schools for Heathmere
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bolwarra Primary School
Heywood District Secondary College
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Frequently asked
About Heathmere.
- What is the Heathmere postcode?
- Heathmere is in the 3305 postcode, in VIC, in the Glenelg Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Heathmere?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Heathmere?
- There are 2 schools serving Heathmere on this page, including Bolwarra Primary School, Heywood District Secondary College.
- What suburbs are near Heathmere?
- Heathmere is close to Gorae, Bolwarra, Allestree, Narrawong, Dutton Way.
- What is the population of Heathmere?
- Heathmere has approximately 238 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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