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Heidelberg

VIC 3084 • Greater Melbourne

7,360
Population (2021)
$56,472
Median Income
2.93 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
EstablishedFamily-FriendlyLeafySuburban

About Heidelberg

Heidelberg is an established inner-northern suburb of Melbourne, located approximately 13 kilometres north-east of the CBD within the Banyule City Council area. Home to around 7,360 residents across just under 3 square kilometres, the suburb has a median age of 39 and above-average household incomes of around $2,012 per week, reflecting its desirable location and diverse housing stock of period homes, modern townhouses, and apartments. The suburb anchors the broader Heidelberg area within Greater Melbourne’s middle-ring residential belt.

Heidelberg is best known as a major healthcare precinct, anchored by Austin Health — one of Victoria’s largest public hospital complexes — and the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre. Heidelberg train station on the Hurstbridge line provides direct services to the Melbourne CBD, making it popular with commuters. The vibrant Burgundy Street shopping strip offers a variety of cafes, restaurants, and specialty stores, while Banyule Flats Reserve and the nearby Yarra River provide ample green space and walking trails for residents.

Heidelberg falls under postcode 3084 and is governed by Banyule Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ivanhoe (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3084
Urban Area
Heidelberg
LGA / Council
Banyule
Federal Electorate
Jagajaga
State Electorate
Ivanhoe (North-Eastern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.75°, 145.07°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
2.93 km²
Elevation
39m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    451 Lower Heidelberg Road Heidelberg 3084 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,150
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.9%

49 state housing + 67 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,225
Census 2021
7,360
▲ 18.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$43,004
Income 2021
$56,472
▲ 31.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,983
Born Overseas 2,070

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 223
  • 2. England 216
  • 3. China 148
  • 4. Italy 121
  • 5. Philippines 111
  • 6. New Zealand 104
  • 7. Sri Lanka 68
  • 8. Malaysia 66
  • 9. Greece 60
  • 10. United States 49

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,079
Australian 2,033
Irish 888
Italian 807
Scottish 669
Chinese 506
Greek 296
Indian 260
German 230
Filipino 154

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,144
Both parents born in Australia
2,839
Both parents born overseas
1,060
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
43.4%
No Religion
43.0%
Hinduism
2.9%
Islam
2.2%
Buddhism
2.0%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
407 (5.5%)
5-14 years
831 (11.3%)
15-19 years
309 (4.2%)
20-24 years
362 (4.9%)
25-34 years
1,232 (16.7%)
35-44 years
1,219 (16.6%)
45-54 years
909 (12.4%)
55-64 years
782 (10.6%)
65-74 years
605 (8.2%)
75-84 years
472 (6.4%)
85+ years
238 (3.2%)

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