Heidelberg West at a glance
Median house
$750,000
Median unit
$752,500
Population
5,252
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Heidelberg West.
The postcode for Heidelberg West is 3081 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Heidelberg West is $750,000.
Heidelberg West (3081) sits in the Banyule region of Victoria. The median house here is $750,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Heidelberg West has roughly 5,252 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
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, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Heidelberg West's population at 5,252, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (42% own, 54% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (35%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
5,252
Median age
35
Family households
57%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $750,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $752,500, roughly 0% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $150,000. 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
$750,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $752,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$530/wk
Owner occupied
42%
Renter occupied
54%
At a deeper level
$750,000
$752,500
5,252
Median age: 35
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.16% (median rent $600/wk against a $750,000 price tag). Units yield 3.66% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 54% 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 20264.16%
Based on $750,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.66%
Based on $752,500 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 202642%
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.
1,043
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 Heidelberg West.
Local schools for Heidelberg West
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Waratah Special Developmental School
Rosanna Primary School
Austin Hospital School
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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 Heidelberg West.
- What is the median house price in Heidelberg West?
- The median house price in Heidelberg West, VIC 3081 is $750,000. The median unit price is $752,500.
- What is the Heidelberg West postcode?
- Heidelberg West is in the 3081 postcode, in VIC, in the Banyule City Council region.
- Where is Heidelberg West?
- Heidelberg West 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 West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $530.
- What schools are in Heidelberg West?
- There are 20 schools serving Heidelberg West on this page, including St Pius X School, Waratah Special Developmental School, East Preston Islamic College.
- What suburbs are near Heidelberg West?
- Heidelberg West is close to Heidelberg Rgh, Heidelberg Heights, Bellfield, Northland Centre, Ivanhoe North.
- What is the population of Heidelberg West?
- The population of Heidelberg West is approximately 5,252 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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