The Heart at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
30
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about The Heart.
The postcode for The Heart is 3851 (VIC).
The Heart (3851) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
The Heart has roughly 30 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
The Heart scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Heart's population at 30, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. The household mix skews family-dominated (122% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
30
Median age
42
Family households
122%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$205/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$174/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
30
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
0
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in The Heart.
Local schools for The Heart
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Government School Catchment
Cobains Primary School
Araluen Primary School
Guthridge Primary School
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Frequently asked
About The Heart.
- What is the The Heart postcode?
- The Heart is in the 3851 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is The Heart?
- The Heart is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3851, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in The Heart?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $205, for units it's $174.
- What schools are in The Heart?
- There are 11 schools serving The Heart on this page, including Cobains Primary School, Araluen Primary School, Guthridge Primary School.
- How walkable is The Heart?
- The Heart has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near The Heart?
- The Heart is close to East Sale, East Sale Raaf, Sale East Raaf, Cobains, Somerton Park.
- What is the population of The Heart?
- The population of The Heart is approximately 30 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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