Heathwood at a glance
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
34.6k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Heathwood.
The postcode for Heathwood is 3134 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Heathwood (3134) sits in the Manningham region of Victoria.
Heathwood has roughly 34,607 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Heathwood scores 20/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. 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 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Heathwood's population at 34,607, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
34,607
Median age
39
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$386/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$328/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
34,607
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
20
60
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Heathwood.
Local schools for Heathwood
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Government School Catchment
Marlborough Primary School
Great Ryrie Primary School
Heathmont College
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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 Heathwood.
- What is the Heathwood postcode?
- Heathwood is in the 3134 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Manningham region.
- Where is Heathwood?
- Heathwood is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3134. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Manningham region.
- What is the average rent in Heathwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $386, for units it's $328.
- What schools are in Heathwood?
- There are 20 schools serving Heathwood on this page, including Marlborough Primary School, Aquinas College, Great Ryrie Primary School.
- How walkable is Heathwood?
- Heathwood has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 60, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Heathwood?
- Heathwood is close to Heathmont, Bedford Road, Ringwood, Wantirna, Ringwood East.
- What is the population of Heathwood?
- The population of Heathwood is approximately 34,607 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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