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VIC · Banyule Council

Heidelberg West, 3081

Current weather

11.3°CLight drizzle

82% humidity · 23.4 km/h wind · 12.9° / 10.7° today · 8.3 mm rain

Desirability score

53/100

1402nd in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Heidelberg West is a smaller suburban community in the Banyule area, home to around 5,252 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 1,383 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-4%), roughly 263.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
5,252
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$1,257
Dwelling vacancy
11%
Unoccupied private dwellings
258 of 2,347
Median monthly mortgage
$1,900
Employment rate
50.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
158 / 882 / 30

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
1,383
Against the person
173
Against property
750
Rate per 1,000 residents
263.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 30 residents
State safety percentile
94.2th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-3.8%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle199
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods107
  • B49 Other Theft104
  • C32 Drug Possession109
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order149

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
1,056
  • St Pius X SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

43 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Catalina St/Ramu Pde
  • Liberty Pde/Bell St
  • Melbourne Polytechnic/Bell St
  • Pacific Dr/Ramu Pde
  • The Mall SC/Bell St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

112 planning-related records

2021· 38 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of Four (4) Dwellings
    211 ORIEL ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081NOD issued by a delegate
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis) in the rear setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    481 WATERDALE ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three Lot Subdivision Three Lot Subdivision
    1 KOKODA STREET HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of five (5) dwellings
    222 LIBERTY PARADE HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • One new dwelling Development of one (1) dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres
    67 PACIFIC DRIVE HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Three Lot Subdivision
    178 ORIEL ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    196 LIBERTY PARADE HEIDELBERG WEST 3081No permit required
  • More than 10 new dwellings and Waiving of parking requirements Buildings and works associated with a mixed use development (shops and apartments) and the use of the land for the purposes of dwellings, variation to the standard Banyule Planning Scheme requirements of Clauses 52.06 (Car parking), 52.07 (Loading and unloading of vehicles) and 52.34 (Bicycle parking), and alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1
    294 BELL STREET HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Use the land for Car Parking
    28 MOROBE STREET HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Withdrawn
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) subdivision of land into 2 lots
    21 MIDWAY STREET HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works and Signage Use of the land for a ‘Restricted Retail Premises’, Promotional Signage, Business Identification Signage and a reduction to the car parking requirement
    56 DOUGHARTY ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change or extension of use Change of Use for a Woodworking Studio
    127 NORTHERN ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision -easement/restrictions Removal of easement
    256 ORIEL ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Subdivision of land into 2 lots
    16 EBONY PARADE HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Subdivision of land into 5 lots
    8 HIBISCUS COURT HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal
    46 TOBRUK AVENUE HEIDELBERG WEST 3081No permit required
  • 5 lot subdivision 5 lot subdivision
    288 ORIEL ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) land to be subdivided into 4 lots subject to the following conditions and in accordance with the endorsed plans
    198 ORIEL ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Yellow Gum (Eucalyptus leucoxylon) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    1/163 BAMFIELD ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of four (4) dwellings and construction within the DDO14
    273 ORIEL ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081NOD issued by a delegate
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of one (1) Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) in the front setback as indicated on the endorsed plan
    211 ORIEL ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 12 lot subdivision 12 lot subdivision
    6 AMBON COURT HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Other buildings and works
    4/99 Northern RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) 3 lot subdivision
    26 BLACKWOOD PARADE HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Construction of four dwellings on a lot, buildings and works within the Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 14), alteration of vehicle access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1 and removal of vegetation.
    535 WATERDALE ROAD HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of four (4) dwellings within the Design and Development Overlay (Schedule 14)
    3 REDWOOD STREET HEIDELBERG WEST 3081NOD issued by a delegate
  • One new dwelling Development of a Single Dwelling on a lot under 500m2
    6 KILLERTON CRESCENT HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Land Subdivision (1-9 lots) Subdivision of land into 3 lots
    37 Timor ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • One new dwelling Development of alterations and additions to an existing dwelling
    12 NORTH CRESCENT HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Ext to building (other than dwelling) Use of the land for an Indoor Recreation Facility (Dance/Pilates Studio), alterations and second storey additions to an existing warehouse building and car parking layout
    6 HELEN STREET HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of a new dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling and works to the existing dwelling
    1 EBONY PARADE HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of Three (3) Dwellings, buildings and works in the Environmental Significance Overlay and associated vegetation removal
    235 LIBERTY PARADE HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Construction of four (4) double storey dwellings with basement car parking
    8 WAU STREET HEIDELBERG WEST 3081NOD issued by a delegate
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Section 72 Amendment
    17 Mulberry ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Other buildings and works Development and use of 22 storage units the use of the warehouse (Unit 2) as a Signwriting (Service) Premise
    2/99 Northern RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Development of two (2) dwellings
    8 MALAHANG PARADE HEIDELBERG WEST 3081Refusal issued by a delegate

  • January 2021

  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 Amendment under Secondary Consent (Permit Exempt?)
    10 Corvette StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Greater 1 new dwelling but Less 10 and Other Vegetation Removal Amendment under Secondary Consent
    3/186 Liberty ParadeWithdrawn
2020· 2 proposals

  • December 2020

  • More than 10 new dwellings and Other Vegetation Removal Development of twelve (12) dwellings and associated vegetation removal
    6 Ambon CourtNOD issued by a delegate
  • Other Vegetation Removal For the removal of two (2) Casuarina glauca (Swamp Sheoak) in the front setback as per the endorsed plan.
    1/24 Setani CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

120 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Alcohol
  • BottlemartAlcohol
  • ATM
  • Commonwealth Bank of AustraliaATM
  • Bakery
  • T & Y Hot Bread KitchenBakery
  • Commonwealth BankBank

    8-10 The Mall

  • Bbq
  • Bella’s Beauty & MassageBeauty salon
  • Bench (11)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Buna ReservePark
  • Darebin Creek ParklandsPark
  • Malahang ReservePark
  • Narvik Crescent ReservePark
  • Olympic ParkPark
  • The Olympic Village GreenPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
4
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Banyule Community Health CentreAlamein Roadclinic
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Heidelberg West PharmacyWaterdale Roadpharmacy
  • West Heidelberg Medical SurgeryThe Mallcentre

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Inspire Early Learningkindergarten
  • Morobe Street Children’s CentreOriel Roadchildcare
  • West Star Family Day CarThe Mallchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
8
Parks (OSM)
8

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
53.0/100
National rank
1402nd in Australia
State rank
316th in VIC
Peer rank
#85 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#223 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime199
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goodscrime107
  • B49 Other Theftcrime104
  • C32 Drug Possessioncrime109
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Ordercrime149
  • Inspire Early Learningchildcarekindergarten
  • Morobe Street Children’s CentrechildcareOriel Roadchildcare
  • West Star Family Day CarchildcareThe Mallchildcare
  • Banyule Community Health CentrehealthAlamein Roadclinic
  • Chemist Warehousehealthpharmacy

Data sources & freshness

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