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Heathmont

VIC 3135 • Greater Melbourne

9,933
Population (2021)
$47,216
Median Income
4.46 km²
Area
140m
Elevation
Family-FriendlySuburbanTree-Lined StreetsEstablished CommunityDandenong Ranges Views

About Heathmont

Heathmont is a leafy residential suburb in Melbourne's outer east, located 26 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Maroondah. Home to nearly 10,000 residents, the suburb has grown from its orchard origins into a well-established family community. Originally covered by apple orchards with heath-like vegetation on its rising terrain, Heathmont retains a suburban character with tree-lined streets and views toward the Dandenong Ranges.

Life in Heathmont centres around community and convenience. The Heathmont Shopping Centre provides essential services opposite the railway station, while the suburb's quiet streets and quality schools attract families and professionals. With 75% Australian-born residents and strong representation of professionals (32%), it's a classic middle-class Melbourne suburb where neighbours know each other and the pace of life is comfortable.

Heathmont falls under postcode 3135 and is governed by Maroondah Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ringwood (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3135
Urban Area
Maroondah
LGA
Maroondah
Federal Electorate
Aston
State Electorate
Ringwood (North-Eastern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.83°, 145.25°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
4.46 km²
Elevation
140m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Heathmont
0 km
0 min
Ringwood
2 km
24 min
Bayswater
1.8 km
22 min

Bus Services

  • 679 — Ringwood to Chirnside Park via Lilydale Varies

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
26 km
By Train
45-50 min to Flinders Street
By Bus
N/A (train preferred)
By Car (Peak)
50-70 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35-45 min

🛣️ Zone 2 Myki; trains every 10-20 min peak

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot around station area

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,688
Census 2021
9,933
▲ 2.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,688
Income 2021
$47,216
▲ 22.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,429
Born Overseas 2,209

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 338
  • 2. China 282
  • 3. India 247
  • 4. Malaysia 105
  • 5. New Zealand 96
  • 6. Myanmar 72
  • 7. South Africa 56
  • 8. Singapore 54
  • 9. Sri Lanka 54
  • 10. Hong Kong 52
  • 11. South Korea 52
  • 12. Philippines 52
  • 13. Scotland 48
  • 14. Vietnam 47
  • 15. Germany 44

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,833
Australian 3,390
Irish 1,196
Scottish 1,151
Chinese 757
German 426
Indian 330
Italian 326
Dutch 269
Greek 134

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,196
Both parents born in Australia
2,973
Both parents born overseas
1,387
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.5%
Christianity
42.5%
Hinduism
2.2%
Buddhism
1.7%
Islam
0.7%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
578 (5.8%)
5-14 years
1,341 (13.5%)
15-19 years
626 (6.3%)
20-24 years
498 (5.0%)
25-34 years
1,017 (10.2%)
35-44 years
1,493 (15.0%)
45-54 years
1,471 (14.8%)
55-64 years
1,131 (11.4%)
65-74 years
942 (9.5%)
75-84 years
602 (6.1%)
85+ years
222 (2.2%)

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