Heathcote Junction, VIC 3758 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Heathcote Junction is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3758, home to 811 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Mitchell local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 52 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 811
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,101 /week
- Median personal income
- $855 /week
- Median family income
- $2,238 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mitchell
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - North East
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- McEwen
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $325 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,941
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Wandong Primary School
- Upper Plenty Primary School
- Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 1 bus stop
- Heathcote Junction Station/Rail St
- Heathcote Junction Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 14 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 51.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 51.0% of the 290 resolvable premises in Heathcote Junction. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 51.0%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 45.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 181 across postcode 3758 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 82 property offences, 39 violent offences, 34 public order offences.
- Wider Mitchell LGA: 9,406 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Heathcote Junction?
Heathcote Junction (VIC 3758) had 811 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Mitchell local government area.
What is the median rent in Heathcote Junction?
The median advertised rent in Heathcote Junction is $325/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Heathcote Junction?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Heathcote Junction covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Wandong Primary School (1.5 km), Upper Plenty Primary School (6 km), Our Lady of the Way Catholic Primary School (6.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Heathcote Junction?
Heathcote Junction is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (51% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Heathcote Junction?
Across postcode 3758, 181 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (82), violent (39), public order (34). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Heathcote Junction?
In Heathcote Junction, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (51.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Heathcote Junction?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Heathcote Junction centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop, 1 train stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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