Heathcote Postcode

Located in Victoria, Heathcote is a locality approximately 102 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Heathcote is 3523, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.

According to the 2021 Census, Heathcote has a population of 6,148 (2,941 males, 3,210 females). The median age is 43 years.

The median weekly household income in Heathcote is $2,240, with a median personal income of $957 per week.

The median weekly rent is $520 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,553.

In terms of birthplace, 96% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (82), New Zealand (51), and South Africa (31).

90.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.6% speak another language.

The employment rate in Heathcote shows 3,051 people employed (1,753 full-time, 941 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 2.6%.

The most common occupations are professionals (643), technicians & trades (345), and managers (320).

On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Heathcote has an IRSAD score of 1063 placing it in decile 9 (very advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.

Heathcote covers an area of 10.2 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 604 persons per km².

Statistically, Heathcote sits within the Campaspe area, part of the broader Shepparton region. It falls under the Mitchell local government area.

The federal electorate for Heathcote is Nicholls (Rural).