Heathmont
The suburb is 93.7% detached houses, with 47.2% three-bedroom and 37.2% four-bedroom homes creating an overwhelmingly family-oriented stock. Healthcare (17.6%) and Education (16.9%) together employ a third of all workers, producing a public-sector-weighted economy. The low turnover rate of 15.6% confirms residents seldom leave. Crime at 28.4 per 1,000 is moderate by metro standards.
Population
9,933
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,140/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
4
Median House
$1.2M
October to December 2025
With 93.7% detached housing, buyers have limited multi-dwelling alternatives. Three-bedroom (47.2%) and four-bedroom (37.2%) homes dominate, suiting established families. Mortgage-to-income at 23.4% is comfortably below the 30% stress level. All 4 schools sit above ICSEA 1,000, with Heathmont East Primary (1,127) and Great Ryrie Primary (1,072) performing in the top quartile nationally. The 84.4% of residents who stayed 5 years signals strong community retention.
For Buyers
With 93.7% detached housing, buyers have limited multi-dwelling alternatives. Three-bedroom (47.2%) and four-bedroom (37.2%) homes dominate, suiting established families. Mortgage-to-income at 23.4% is comfortably below the 30% stress level. All 4 schools sit above ICSEA 1,000, with Heathmont East Primary (1,127) and Great Ryrie Primary (1,072) performing in the top quartile nationally. The 84.4% of residents who stayed 5 years signals strong community retention.
For Investors
With only 18.2% renting, Heathmont offers a relatively shallow tenant pool compared to the national average. The vacancy rate of 5.3% is moderate. Only 5 DAs were lodged in 12 months, meaning new supply is negligible, which protects existing values.
Development Activity
Total DAs
16
Last 12 Months
4
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
0.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Heathmont
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Great Ryrie Primary School
Heathmont East Primary School
Marlborough Primary School
Heathmont College
Demographics
The median age of 41 is 1 year above national, reflecting a mature suburban community. English ancestry leads (3,833) with Chinese (757) as the second-largest non-European group. Only 22.9% were born overseas (1.3 points above national), producing a largely Australian-born resident base. University qualifications at 46.2% are 16.1 percentage points above the national average. Professionals (1,634) significantly outnumber the next occupation group (Managers, 753), and the household size of 2.7 exceeds national. Couples with children (3,911) dominate the family structure, nearly double the number of couples without (1,866). Mandarin (177) and Cantonese (86) are the most spoken non-English languages.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.7%
Houses
6.0%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Owner-occupiers dominate: 38.9% own outright and 42.9% carry mortgages, leaving just 18.2% renting. The stock is 93.7% detached houses, with semi-detached at 6.0% and apartments nearly absent at 0.3%. Three-bedroom homes (47.2%) lead, with four-bedroom (37.2%) close behind, while studios/one-bedrooms are just 1.2%. Mortgage-to-income at 23.4% and rent-to-income at 18.7% are both well below stress thresholds, indicating strong affordability relative to local incomes.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$400
Census 2021
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$908
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.3%
Unoccupied
198
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
52.3%
Couples with children
33.8%
Couples, no children
12.8%
Single parent
2,755
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare (17.6%, 661 workers) and Education (16.9%, 632) together employ a third of the workforce, creating a public-sector-weighted economy that is relatively recession-resistant. Professional/Tech (12.4%), Construction (8.9%) and Public Admin (6.9%) follow. Professionals (1,634) dominate occupations, with Managers (753) and Clerical/Admin (648) trailing. Unemployment at 3.7% is below the national average, and the participation rate of 62.2% is solid. The volunteering rate of 18.8% is high, suggesting strong civic engagement. SEIFA data is unavailable for this suburb, but the income and employment indicators are consistent with upper-middle advantage.
Unemployment
3.5%
Labour Force
5,303
Unemployed
185
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.9%
Part-time
35.8%
Participation
66.2%
Employed
5,118
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
46.2%
Postgraduate
13.0%
Born Overseas
22.9%
Dwellings
3,553
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high at 87.7%, with public transport at 4.4% and walking/cycling at 2.4%. The 4 schools all score above the 1,000 ICSEA benchmark: Heathmont East Primary (1,127, 570 students), Great Ryrie Primary (1,072, 566), Marlborough Primary (1,037, 124) and Heathmont College (1,014, 667). Crime at 28.4 per 1,000 is moderate, with property offences (163) accounting for 58% of total incidents and crimes against the person at 49. The volunteering rate of 18.8% and low turnover (15.6%) reflect a community-oriented suburb. SEIFA data is unavailable, but income and employment indicators suggest above-average advantage.
Drive
52.9%
Public Transport
2.6%
Walk / Cycle
1.4%
Work from Home
39.8%
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
282
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
28.4
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Heathmont compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heathmont a good suburb to live in?
Heathmont suits families seeking established eastern-suburbs living: 93.7% detached houses, 4 schools all above ICSEA 1,000, 46.2% university qualifications, and 3.7% unemployment. Car dependency is high at 87.7%.
What schools are in Heathmont?
Heathmont has 4 government schools. Heathmont East Primary (ICSEA 1,127, 570 students) leads, followed by Great Ryrie Primary (1,072, 566), Marlborough Primary (1,037, 124) and Heathmont College secondary (1,014, 667). All sit above the national benchmark of 1,000.
Is Heathmont safe?
Heathmont's crime rate is 28.4 per 1,000 residents, moderate for a metro suburb. Property and deception offences (163) account for 58% of incidents, followed by justice procedures (56) and crimes against the person (49). The 3.7% unemployment rate and 81.8% owner-occupier share are factors associated with lower crime.
How is Heathmont's population changing?
Heathmont's turnover rate of 15.6% (84.4% stayed) signals a highly stable population. The suburb is family-dominated: couples with children make up 3,911 of 8,373 families (46.7%). Only 5 DAs were lodged in 12 months, indicating minimal densification. The median age of 41 is 1 year above the national figure.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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