Heathmont at a glance
Median house
$1,065,500
Median unit
$850,000
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
9,933
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Heathmont.
The postcode for Heathmont is 3135 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Heathmont is $1,065,500.
Heathmont (3135) sits in the Maroondah region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,065,500, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Heathmont has roughly 9,933 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.
Heathmont scores 22/100 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 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Heathmont's population at 9,933, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,933
Median age
41
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,065,500 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $850,000, roughly 20% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $213,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,065,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $850,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$386/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$1,065,500
$850,000
9,933
Median age: 41
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.88% (median rent $386/wk against a $1,065,500 price tag). Units yield 2.45% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), 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 20261.88%
Based on $1,065,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.45%
Based on $850,000 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 202681%
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
358
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.
22
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Heathmont.
Local schools for Heathmont
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Great Ryrie Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
Heathmont College
© 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 Heathmont.
- What is the median house price in Heathmont?
- The median house price in Heathmont, VIC 3135 is $1,065,500. The median unit price is $850,000.
- What is the Heathmont postcode?
- Heathmont is in the 3135 postcode, in VIC, in the Maroondah City Council region.
- Where is Heathmont?
- Heathmont is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3135. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Maroondah City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Heathmont?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $386, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Heathmont?
- There are 20 schools serving Heathmont on this page, including Great Ryrie Primary School, Aquinas College, Marlborough Primary School.
- How walkable is Heathmont?
- Heathmont has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Heathmont?
- Heathmont is close to Bedford Road, Heathwood, Ringwood East, Wantirna, Ringwood.
- What is the population of Heathmont?
- The population of Heathmont is approximately 9,933 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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