Heathmont
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Heathmont, VIC 3135.
About Heathmont
Welcome to Heathmont
Heathmont sits in Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs, roughly 27 kilometres from the CBD, tucked between Ringwood East, Bayswater and Wantirna. It's a quiet, leafy pocket that has long been popular with families and commuters who want easy access to the Belgrave/Lilydale train line without paying inner-east prices.
With a population of just under 10,000 and a median age of 41, Heathmont has the settled, established feel of a suburb built up over decades rather than one still in the throes of new development. It suits families after a bit of space and greenery, downsizers who like the convenience of a train station nearby, and anyone happy to trade proximity to the city for a larger block and a calmer pace of life.
Lifestyle & dining
Heathmont's day-to-day life revolves around a compact but functional shopping strip near the train station, with cafes, bakeries and everyday services that give the suburb a genuine local hub without the crowds of bigger centres. It's the kind of place where a coffee run doubles as a chance to bump into neighbours, rather than a destination in itself.
For a bigger night out or a wider range of restaurants, residents typically head to nearby Ringwood, which offers a substantially larger retail and dining precinct just a few minutes away. That balance of low-key local charm plus quick access to a major centre is one of Heathmont's more understated drawcards.
Getting around
Heathmont railway station, on the Belgrave/Lilydale line, is the suburb's transport backbone, offering a direct run into the city and making it a genuine option for CBD commuters who don't want to drive every day. Local bus routes connect residents to Ringwood, Bayswater and other surrounding suburbs, filling in the gaps for those not within easy walking distance of the station.
For drivers, Canterbury Road and the wider arterial network link Heathmont to Wantirna, Bayswater North and the EastLink corridor, making it reasonably straightforward to get to Chirnside Park, Knox or the Monash Freeway when needed.
Schools & families
Heathmont has a good spread of local primary schooling, with Great Ryrie Primary School, Heathmont East Primary School and Marlborough Primary School all serving the area, giving families a genuine choice of nearby options. For secondary years, Heathmont College is the local drawcard, and its presence within the suburb itself is a point of difference from many similarly sized pockets of the outer east.
The combination of established schools, quiet streets and larger blocks has long made Heathmont a magnet for young families, while the median age of 41 suggests plenty of longer-term residents who've stayed on as their children have grown up.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Heathmont is dominated by detached houses, which make up around 75% of current listings, reflecting the suburb's mid-to-late-20th-century development as a family-oriented pocket of the outer east. Townhouses and land account for 8% each of listings, while apartments and units make up about 10%, giving buyers a modest but useful range of options beyond the standard house-and-garden block.
Expect a mix of original brick veneers from the 1960s and 70s alongside more recently renovated or rebuilt homes, particularly on the larger blocks that have attracted developers and owner-builders alike in recent years.
The property market
Heathmont's median house price currently sits at $970,000, with units and apartments considerably more affordable at a median of $735,000. House prices have grown modestly of late, up 2.1%, suggesting a market that's steady rather than booming, which many buyers may see as a sign of stability rather than stagnation.
Renters looking at Heathmont can expect a median rent of $650 per week, a figure that reflects the suburb's family-sized housing stock and proximity to the train line. Compared with neighbouring Ringwood East and Wantirna, Heathmont offers a broadly similar lifestyle proposition, often at a slightly more accessible price point, which continues to draw interest from upgraders and first-home buyers stretching for a house rather than a unit.
Parks & recreation
Heathmont's streets are notably leafy, and the suburb backs onto pockets of bushland and reserves typical of Melbourne's foothill suburbs, offering walking tracks and green space without needing to leave the area. Its proximity to the Dandenong Creek trail network also gives residents a way to walk or cycle through to neighbouring Bayswater and beyond.
Local sporting clubs and ovals provide the usual suburban fixtures of junior football, cricket and netball, reinforcing Heathmont's reputation as a suburb built around family routines and weekend sport.
Market snapshot
Heathmont property market
Median sale price
$970k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$650
per week
Gross rental yield
3.5%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$828k
Median
$970k
Premium
$1.29m
Days on market
19
Auction clearance
78%
Sold this year
66
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth -1.0% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Heathmont by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Heathmont, VIC 3135.
Population
9,933
residents (2021)
Median age
41
years
Household income
$2,140
median, per week
Median rent
$400
per week
Median mortgage
$2,167
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Heathmont
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Heathmont
$1.20m
8 Blenheim Street
Sold ~July 2026
$900k
16 Viviani Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$1.35m
2 The Boulevard
Sold ~July 2026
$805k
11 Wainui Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$945k
26 Jarma Road
Sold ~July 2026
$940k
107 Heathmont Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.85m
1 Heath Court
Sold ~July 2026
$1.21m
1 Marden Place
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Heathmont suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Heathmont?
The median house price in Heathmont, VIC is $970k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 2.1%.
How much is rent in Heathmont?
The median weekly rent in Heathmont is around $650 per week.
Is Heathmont a good place to live?
Heathmont is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 26 kilometres (16 mi) east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Maroondah local government area. Heathmont is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 9,933 and 4 schools in the area.
What is the population of Heathmont?
Heathmont has a population of 9,933 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 41.
What schools are in Heathmont?
There are 4 schools in or near Heathmont, including Great Ryrie Primary School, Heathmont East Primary School and Marlborough Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Heathmont?
Properties in Heathmont take around 19 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 78%.
How much do you need to buy in Heathmont?
Entry-level properties in Heathmont start around $828k, while premium homes reach $1.29m.
What suburbs are near Heathmont?
Suburbs near Heathmont include Wantirna, Ringwood East, Croydon South, Bayswater North and Bayswater.
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