Heywood, VIC 3304

Moyne Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3304

Updated

Median house price

$353,000

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

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Heywood at a glance

Median unit
$150,480
Population
1,815
Median age 48

Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Heywood

Houses change hands at $353,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $150,480, roughly 57% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $71,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Heywood on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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What to know about Heywood

Heywood (3304) sits in the Moyne region of Victoria. The median house here is $353,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.

Heywood has roughly 1,815 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Heywood scores 2/100 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 24°C (mild), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 745 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.

Schools in Heywood

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

Government schools

Heywood District Secondary College

7-12Co-edGovernment
Catchment

Heywood Consolidated School

Prep-6Co-edGovernment
Catchment

© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
2/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
5/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Heywood's population at 1,815, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
62%
Lone person
35%
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
20%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Crime and safety

148 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
B Property and deception offences71 (48.0%)
A Crimes against the person32 (21.6%)
E Justice procedures offences23 (15.5%)
D Public order and security offences13 (8.8%)
C Drug offences8 (5.4%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
745 mm
Hottest month, avg max
24.1°C
Coldest month, avg min
6.4°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 Heywood

What is the median house price in Heywood?
The median house price in Heywood, VIC 3304 is $353,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $150,480.
How much is my house worth in Heywood?
A useful starting point is the Heywood median house price of $353,000 (units $150,480). 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.
What is the Heywood postcode?
Heywood is in the 3304 postcode, in VIC, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
Where is Heywood?
Heywood is a suburb in the Moyne Shire Council area, VIC 3304.
What schools are in Heywood?
There are 2 schools serving Heywood on this page, including Heywood District Secondary College, Heywood Consolidated School.
How walkable is Heywood?
Heywood has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
What suburbs are near Heywood?
Heywood is close to Heathmere, Drumborg, Milltown, Narrawong, Homerton.
What is the population of Heywood?
The population of Heywood is approximately 1,815 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.

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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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