Heidelberg Heights
VIC 3081 • Greater Melbourne
About Heidelberg Heights
Heidelberg Heights is a residential suburb in Melbourne’s north-eastern corridor, located approximately 12 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Banyule. Home to around 6,758 residents with a median age of 35, the suburb attracts young professionals and families drawn by its relative affordability and convenient location. The median household income of $1,817 per week and average household size of 2.3 reflect a mix of singles, couples, and small families occupying a range of post-war houses and newer medium-density dwellings.
The suburb sits adjacent to the established Heidelberg town centre, giving residents easy access to shops, cafes, restaurants, and the Heidelberg railway station on the Hurstbridge and Mernda lines. Nearby Burgundy Street offers a lively dining and retail precinct, while the Austin Health campus and associated medical facilities are within close reach, making the area popular with healthcare workers. Heidelberg Heights has a multicultural character, with English, Irish, and Italian ancestries all well represented, contributing to a diverse and community-oriented neighbourhood atmosphere.
Heidelberg Heights falls under postcode 3081 and is governed by Banyule Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ivanhoe (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Haig Street
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Southern Road
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431 Waterdale Road
Housing 2021 Census
245 state housing + 25 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. China 176
- 2. India 160
- 3. England 152
- 4. Italy 95
- 5. Malaysia 93
- 6. New Zealand 88
- 7. Sri Lanka 72
- 8. Vietnam 68
- 9. Iran 61
- 10. Greece 59
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)