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Heidelberg West Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Heidelberg West Compares
Heidelberg West vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Heidelberg West | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,257 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $306 -VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,900 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 35 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.8% +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 West, 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 West has a population of 5,252 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,257, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 116 (2.2% of residents).
Housing in Heidelberg West includes a median weekly rent of $306, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,900, with 2,088 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Rental properties account for 56.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Heidelberg West scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Heidelberg West is served by St Pius X School.
Heidelberg West is part of the Banyule statistical area in Victoria.
Heidelberg West Details
| Postcode | 3081 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 5,252 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,257/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $612/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $306 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,900 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Population Density | 1635/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,088 |
| Australian Citizens | 80.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 116 (2.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -37.744 |
| Longitude | 145.047 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 11 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North East |
| Area (SA3) | Banyule |
| Local Government | Banyule |
| Federal Electorate | Jagajaga |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 894 (17.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 669 (12.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,772 (33.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,194 (22.7%) |
| 65+ years | 720 (13.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 523 (10.0%) |
| Arthritis | 481 (9.2%) |
| Diabetes | 315 (6.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 195 (3.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 137 (2.6%) |
| Cancer | 117 (2.2%) |
| Dementia | 35 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 316 (15.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 892 (43.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 634 (31.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 192 (9.4%) |
Schools in Heidelberg West
Suburbs Near Heidelberg West
Same Postcode (3081)
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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.