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Victoria · Postcode 3081
Heidelberg Heights postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 11 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Heidelberg Heights at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Heidelberg Heights vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Heidelberg Heights | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,817 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $381 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 35 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3081 covers Heidelberg Heights, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 11 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - North East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Banyule.
According to the 2021 Census, Heidelberg Heights has a population of 6,758 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,817, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. The Indigenous population is 70 (1.0% of residents).
Housing in Heidelberg Heights includes a median weekly rent of $381, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 2,750 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Rental properties account for 42.8% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Heidelberg Heights scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Heidelberg Heights is part of the Banyule statistical area in Victoria.
Heidelberg Heights details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3081 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 6,758 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,817/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $923/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $381 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population Density | 3238/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,750 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 70 (1.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.742 |
| Longitude | 145.053 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 11 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North East |
| Area (SA3) | Banyule |
| Local Government | Banyule |
| Federal Electorate | Jagajaga |
| State Electorate | Ivanhoe (North-Eastern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,123 (16.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 720 (10.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,522 (37.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,585 (23.5%) |
| 65+ years | 817 (12.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 638 (9.4%) |
| Arthritis | 493 (7.3%) |
| Diabetes | 305 (4.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 189 (2.8%) |
| Cancer | 143 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 110 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 28 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 235 (8.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,180 (43.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,012 (37.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 292 (10.7%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.