Heyfield at a glance
Median house
$396,000
Median unit
$178,560
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
2,050
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Heyfield.
The postcode for Heyfield is 3858 (VIC).
The median house price in Heyfield is $396,000.
Heyfield (3858) sits in the Mansfield region of Victoria. The median house here is $396,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Heyfield has roughly 2,050 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Heyfield scores 44/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Heyfield's population at 2,050, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,050
Median age
47
Family households
65%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $396,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $178,560, roughly 55% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $79,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Heyfield on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$396,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $178,560.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$216/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$396,000
$178,560
2,050
Median age: 47
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.84% (median rent $216/wk against a $396,000 price tag). Units yield 6.12% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.84%
Based on $396,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.12%
Based on $178,560 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 202677%
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.
125
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.
44
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Heyfield.
Local schools for Heyfield
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Heyfield Primary School
Cowwarr Primary School
Nambrok Denison Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Heyfield.
- What is the median house price in Heyfield?
- The median house price in Heyfield, VIC 3858 is $396,000. The median unit price is $178,560.
- What is the Heyfield postcode?
- Heyfield is in the 3858 postcode, in VIC, in the Mansfield Shire Council region.
- Where is Heyfield?
- Heyfield is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3858, in the Mansfield Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Heyfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $216, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Heyfield?
- There are 10 schools serving Heyfield on this page, including Heyfield Primary School, St Michael's School, Cowwarr Primary School.
- How walkable is Heyfield?
- Heyfield has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Heyfield?
- Heyfield is close to Thomson, Denison, Tinamba West, Glenmaggie, Dawson.
- What is the population of Heyfield?
- The population of Heyfield is approximately 2,050 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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