Heidelberg West, VIC 3081 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Heidelberg West is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3081, home to 5,252 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Banyule local government area and roughly 11 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,252
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $1,257 /week
- Median personal income
- $612 /week
- Median family income
- $1,682 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Banyule
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - North East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Jagajaga
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $306 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,900
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- St Pius X School
- East Preston Islamic College
- Waratah Special Developmental School
- Rosanna Primary School
- Preston North East Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 42 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 121 bus stops
- Waterdale Rd/Southern Rd
- Southern Rd/Waterdale Rd
- Bonar St/Waterdale Rd
- Oriel Rd/Southern Rd
- Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 cafés
- 18 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 26 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 4 supermarkets
- 17 playgrounds
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, 10.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 55.5% of the 4,235 resolvable premises in Heidelberg West. 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: 55.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 44.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,533 across postcode 3081 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 1,426 property offences, 347 violent offences, 197 drug offences.
- Wider Banyule LGA: 8,647 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Heidelberg West?
Heidelberg West (VIC 3081) had 5,252 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Banyule local government area.
What is the median rent in Heidelberg West?
The median advertised rent in Heidelberg West is $306/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Heidelberg West?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Heidelberg West covering catholic, independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Pius X School (0.4 km), East Preston Islamic College (1.3 km), Waratah Special Developmental School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Heidelberg West?
Heidelberg West is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (55.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Heidelberg West?
Across postcode 3081, 2,533 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,426), violent (347), drug offences (197). 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 Heidelberg West?
In Heidelberg West, 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 (10 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Heidelberg West?
121 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Heidelberg West centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 42 bus stops. 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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