Heatherton
VIC 3202 • Greater Melbourne
About Heatherton
Heatherton is a suburb in Melbourne's south-east, located 19 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Kingston. Despite its metropolitan location, it has a relatively low population of around 2,800 spread across 7 square kilometres, largely due to extensive open space including market gardens, golf courses, and the Kingston Heath Golf Club. The suburb has a median age of 41 and a multicultural population, with about 37% of residents born overseas, including notable South African, Chinese, and Indian communities.
Heatherton offers a semi-rural lifestyle within suburban Melbourne, characterised by its open green spaces and low-density living. The suburb is home to the renowned Karkarook Park, a former sand quarry transformed into a beautiful wetland reserve with walking trails and a lake. Kingston Heath Golf Club hosts international tournaments and is one of Australia's top-rated courses. Residents enjoy higher-than-average household incomes and access to nearby Southland Shopping Centre and DFO South Wharf. The area attracts families and professionals who value space and proximity to the Sandbelt golf courses.
Heatherton falls under postcode 3202 and is governed by Kingston Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Clarinda (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 828 — Berwick via Dandenong 45 mins
- 701 — Oakleigh to Moorabbin 20 mins
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ No train station in suburb; bus or drive to Moorabbin or Cheltenham stations for Frankston Line services
Low-density suburb with limited local shops; car needed for most errands. Parks and golf courses accessible on foot.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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316-322 Kingston Road
Housing 2021 Census
9 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. South Africa 108
- 2. China 101
- 3. England 95
- 4. India 69
- 5. Malaysia 44
- 6. New Zealand 43
- 7. Philippines 42
- 8. Sri Lanka 37
- 9. Italy 30
- 10. Greece 26
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)