Heidelberg Heights at a glance
Median house
$891,500
Median unit
$710,500
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
6,758
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Heidelberg Heights.
The postcode for Heidelberg Heights is 3081 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Heidelberg Heights is $891,500.
Heidelberg Heights (3081) sits in the Banyule region of Victoria. The median house here is $891,500, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Heidelberg Heights has roughly 6,758 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Heidelberg Heights scores 6/100 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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Heidelberg Heights's population at 6,758, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,758
Median age
35
Family households
63%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $891,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $710,500, roughly 20% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $178,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$891,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $710,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$351/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$381/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
$891,500
$710,500
6,758
Median age: 35
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.05% (median rent $351/wk against a $891,500 price tag). Units yield 2.79% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 42% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.05%
Based on $891,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.79%
Based on $710,500 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 202656%
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.
792
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.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Heidelberg Heights.
Local schools for Heidelberg Heights
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rosanna Primary School
Charles La Trobe P-12 College
Austin Hospital School
© 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 Heidelberg Heights.
- What is the median house price in Heidelberg Heights?
- The median house price in Heidelberg Heights, VIC 3081 is $891,500. The median unit price is $710,500.
- What is the Heidelberg Heights postcode?
- Heidelberg Heights is in the 3081 postcode, in VIC, in the Banyule City Council region.
- Where is Heidelberg Heights?
- Heidelberg Heights is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3081. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Banyule City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Heidelberg Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $351, for units it's $381.
- What schools are in Heidelberg Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Heidelberg Heights on this page, including St Pius X School, Rosanna Primary School, Charles La Trobe P-12 College.
- How walkable is Heidelberg Heights?
- Heidelberg Heights has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Heidelberg Heights?
- Heidelberg Heights is close to Heidelberg West, Heidelberg Rgh, Rosanna, Bellfield, Heidelberg.
- What is the population of Heidelberg Heights?
- The population of Heidelberg Heights is approximately 6,758 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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