Heidelberg West, VIC 3081
Banyule City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3081
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Median house price
$750,000
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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Heidelberg West at a glance
- Median unit
- $752,500
- Weekly rent
- $600
- Houses · units $530
- Population
- 5,252
- Median age 35
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Rent: Victorian rental report, September 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Heidelberg West
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.
Rental data as of September 2025· Victorian rental report
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What to know about Heidelberg West
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.
What it’s like to live here
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 5 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in Heidelberg West
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.
- Family households
- 57%
- Lone person
- 35%
- Owner occupied
- 42%
- Renter occupied
- 54%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
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, housesSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
- 4.16%
- On the $750,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026
- 3.66%
- On the $752,500 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
998 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
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
Rainfall by month
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 West
- What is the median house price in Heidelberg West?
- The median house price in Heidelberg West, VIC 3081 is $750,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $752,500.
- How much is my house worth in Heidelberg West?
- A useful starting point is the Heidelberg West median house price of $750,000 (units $752,500). 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 West a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Heidelberg West is 4.2%: the median weekly house rent is $600 (Victorian rental report, September 2025) against the median house price of $750,000 (Land Victoria, the latest published quarter, updated May 2026). No 12-month price change is published for Heidelberg West: the Land Victoria figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Heidelberg West 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 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 in the Banyule City Council area, VIC 3081.
- 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, Ivanhoe North, Rosanna.
- 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. 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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