Heidelberg, VIC 3084

Banyule City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3084

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Median house price

$1,440,000

Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)

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Heidelberg at a glance

Median unit
$620,000
Weekly rent
$600
Houses · units $530
Population
7,360
Median age 39

Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Rent: Victorian rental report, September 2025 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Heidelberg

Houses change hands at $1,440,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $620,000, roughly 57% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $288,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.

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Rental data as of September 2025· Victorian rental report

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What to know about Heidelberg

Heidelberg (3084) sits in the Banyule region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,440,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.

Heidelberg has roughly 7,360 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.

What it’s like to live here

Heidelberg scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.

Summer days here average around 27°C (warm), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 654 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.

Schools in Heidelberg

Schools serving Heidelberg: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Heidelberg Primary School

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Catchment

Austin Hospital School

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Catchment

Banyule Primary School

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Catchment

© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
100/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
100/100

Walker's paradise. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Heidelberg's population at 7,360, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
63%
Lone person
33%
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
41%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.17% (median rent $600/wk against a $1,440,000 price tag). Units yield 4.45% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 41% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.

Gross yield, housesSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
2.17%
On the $1,440,000 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
4.45%
On the $620,000 median

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

1,635 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
E Justice procedures offences895 (54.7%)
B Property and deception offences507 (31.0%)
A Crimes against the person112 (6.9%)
D Public order and security offences61 (3.7%)
C Drug offences60 (3.7%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
654 mm
Hottest month, avg max
27.1°C
Coldest month, avg min
6.1°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Heidelberg

What is the median house price in Heidelberg?
The median house price in Heidelberg, VIC 3084 is $1,440,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $620,000.
How much is my house worth in Heidelberg?
A useful starting point is the Heidelberg median house price of $1,440,000 (units $620,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Heidelberg a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Heidelberg is 2.2%: the median weekly house rent is $600 (Victorian rental report, September 2025) against the median house price of $1,440,000 (Land Victoria, the latest published quarter, updated May 2026). No 12-month price change is published for Heidelberg: the Land Victoria figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Heidelberg is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
What is the Heidelberg postcode?
Heidelberg is in the 3084 postcode, in VIC, in the Banyule City Council region.
Where is Heidelberg?
Heidelberg is a suburb in the Banyule City Council area, VIC 3084.
What is the average rent in Heidelberg?
The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $530.
What schools are in Heidelberg?
There are 20 schools serving Heidelberg on this page, including Heidelberg Primary School, Our Lady of Mercy College, St John's School.
How walkable is Heidelberg?
Heidelberg has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Heidelberg?
Heidelberg is close to Banyule, Rosanna, Eaglemont, Heidelberg Heights, Bulleen.
What is the population of Heidelberg?
The population of Heidelberg is approximately 7,360 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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