Heidelberg Heights
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Heidelberg Heights, VIC 3081.
About Heidelberg Heights
Welcome to Heidelberg Heights
Heidelberg Heights sits about 10 kilometres north-east of Melbourne's CBD, tucked between Heidelberg West, Heidelberg, Bellfield, Ivanhoe and Eaglemont in the city's leafy inner-north-east. It's one of those suburbs that quietly benefits from its address, close enough to the Yarra River parklands and the established shopping and dining of Heidelberg to feel connected, while retaining a more affordable, low-key residential character of its own.
With a population of around 6,758 and a median age of 35, it tends to draw young families, first-home buyers and downsizers who want space and easy access to the north-east without paying Ivanhoe or Eaglemont prices. It's a suburb of solid mid-century homes, newer townhouse developments and a growing number of apartments, making it a genuinely mixed and evolving pocket of Melbourne's north.
Lifestyle & dining
Heidelberg Heights doesn't have a large commercial strip of its own, and that's part of its appeal for residents who prefer a quieter residential setting. Instead, locals lean on the nearby Heidelberg shopping and dining precinct, along with Bell Street and the Ivanhoe shops, for cafes, restaurants and everyday services. The Austin and Warringal Private hospitals in neighbouring Heidelberg also mean the area has a strong health and community services presence, which adds to the suburb's steady, settled feel.
Parks & recreation
Open space is one of the suburb's strongest cards. The Yarra River corridor and its network of trails and parkland are within easy reach, offering walking and cycling routes that stretch through Eaglemont and into Ivanhoe and beyond. Local reserves and ovals dotted through Heidelberg Heights and neighbouring Heidelberg West give families and dog walkers plenty of everyday green space without needing to travel far.
Getting around
Heidelberg Heights is well served by bus routes connecting to Heidelberg and Ivanhoe train stations on the Hurstbridge line, both a short drive or bus trip away, giving residents a direct run into the city. Bell Street and Bonds Road provide useful arterial connections for drivers, linking through to the Metropolitan Ring Road and Eastern Freeway for those commuting further afield. It's not a suburb built around a train station, so most households rely on a car for day-to-day trips, though the bus network fills much of the gap for students and commuters.
Schools & families
The suburb's mix of established homes and newer townhouses suits families well, and there are primary and secondary options both within Heidelberg Heights and in the surrounding suburbs of Heidelberg, Ivanhoe and Bellfield. Proximity to La Trobe University in nearby Bundoora also makes the area attractive to households with older students or academic ties, adding to the diversity of the local population.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock here is a genuine mix. Current listings show 44% houses, 39% townhouses, 15% apartments or units and a small proportion of land, reflecting a suburb that has moved well beyond its original brick-veneer post-war character. Older single-storey homes on generous blocks still exist alongside newer townhouse developments and low-rise apartment buildings, giving buyers a real choice of dwelling type and price point within the one postcode.
The property market
Heidelberg Heights offers relative affordability compared with its more prestigious neighbours Ivanhoe and Eaglemont, while still enjoying similar access to the river, parklands and Heidelberg's amenities. The median house price sits at $884,000, having grown 4.6% recently, while units and apartments carry a median of $680,000, a useful entry point for first-home buyers or investors. Median weekly rent of $695 points to solid rental demand, likely supported by the suburb's proximity to the Austin Hospital precinct and La Trobe University. The dwelling mix in current listings, weighted towards houses and townhouses, suggests the suburb continues to attract buyers seeking established homes with room to move, alongside newer, lower-maintenance stock for downsizers and investors.
Market snapshot
Heidelberg Heights property market
Median sale price
$884k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$695
per week
Gross rental yield
4.1%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$736k
Median
$884k
Premium
$1.17m
Days on market
43
Auction clearance
68%
Sold this year
72
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth -1.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Heidelberg Heights by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Heidelberg Heights, VIC 3081.
Population
6,758
residents (2021)
Median age
35
years
Household income
$1,817
median, per week
Median rent
$381
per week
Median mortgage
$2,167
per month
Mortgage / income
28%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Heidelberg Heights
$975k
3/161 Waiora Road
Sold ~July 2026
$670k
2/71 Altona Street
Sold ~July 2026
$950k
3 Dougharty Road
Sold ~July 2026
$975k
32 Miller Street
Sold ~July 2026
$997k
31 St Hellier Street
Sold ~July 2026
$750k
1/3 Shakespeare Grove
Sold ~July 2026
$820k
2/4 Arnold Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$995k
13 Flinders Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Heidelberg Heights suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Heidelberg Heights?
The median house price in Heidelberg Heights, VIC is $884k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 4.6%.
How much is rent in Heidelberg Heights?
The median weekly rent in Heidelberg Heights is around $695 per week.
Is Heidelberg Heights a good place to live?
Heidelberg Heights is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 11 km north-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Banyule local government area. Heidelberg Heights is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 6,758.
What is the population of Heidelberg Heights?
Heidelberg Heights has a population of 6,758 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 35.
How long do homes take to sell in Heidelberg Heights?
Properties in Heidelberg Heights take around 43 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 68%.
How much do you need to buy in Heidelberg Heights?
Entry-level properties in Heidelberg Heights start around $736k, while premium homes reach $1.17m.
What suburbs are near Heidelberg Heights?
Suburbs near Heidelberg Heights include Bellfield, Ivanhoe, Heidelberg West, Heidelberg and Eaglemont.
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