Heidelberg West VIC

Postcode 3081 · Banyule LGA

Heidelberg West is a mid-sized suburb in Victoria within the Banyule local government area (postcode 3081). With a population of 5,252, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 35. Households earn a median income of $65K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Heidelberg West is $797,000, having grown strongly 6.1% over the past year. Units have a median price of $598,000 (-12.8% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $500. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,900.

Heidelberg West is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1056, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 43 bus stops. The crime rate in the Banyule LGA is higher than average at 8,647 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Heidelberg West offers a gross rental yield of 3.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($797K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 12.2x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +6.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$797K/$875K Near Median
Affordability12.2x Stretched
Price Momentum+6.1% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$62,347
Mean Income$70,859
Earners10,061
YoY Change+8.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education7/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$797K
6.1% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$598K
-12.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$306
POPULATION
5,252
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age35
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,257
Personal Income /wk$612
Mortgage /mth$1,900
CRIME (Banyule LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,647
Total Incidents11,496
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops43
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1056
Total Students46
Catholic1
St Pius X SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1056
Data: 2024