Healesville, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Healesville VIC is 7,589 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Healesville is $707 per week ($36,764 per year). Median rent in Healesville is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Healesville has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Healesville has a population density of 54 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Healesville is England. The most common religion is No religion (55.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Healesville is $1,733.

There were 499 recorded offences in Healesville in 2025-25, a rate of 66 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (142 offences).

Population
7,589
Census 2021
Median income
$707/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
46years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Healesville vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Healesville is $707 a week, 8% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 839th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $34 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 23.8% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 46, 3 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureHealesvilleTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$707/wk$767/wk −8%$766/wk
Household income$1,472/wk$1,687/wk −13%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$316/wk +11%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,723/mo +1%$1,733/mo
Median age4643 +3 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.8%19.1% +4.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Healesville, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Healesville Population

7,589 residents at the 2021 Census.

Healesville Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$707/wk
$36,764 per year
Ranked 5,359 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
46years
8 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Healesville Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,472/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 23.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Healesville against your income

About $6,379 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,122/wk
Rent share 23.8%

Healesville Schools

4
schools nearby
3
government
993
avg ICSEA score
1,039
total students
St Brigid's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 274 students
1029
ICSEA
Badger Creek Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 233 students
1006
ICSEA
Healesville Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 222 students
974
ICSEA
Healesville High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 310 students
964
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Healesville Map

Healesville, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Healesville, Victoria: 37.6666°S, 145.5442°E

Healesville Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (4)

People in Healesville

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.7% (3,620) Female 52.3% (3,972)

Population Density

54
people per km²
7,589 people · 141.7 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,911
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.4%
New Zealand
1.7%
Netherlands
0.9%
Germany
0.8%
Scotland
0.8%
Italy
0.5%
South Africa
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

German
0.7%
Italian
0.6%
Mandarin
0.3%
Thai
0.3%
French
0.2%
Greek
0.2%
Spanish
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
46.0%
Australian
37.9%
Irish
13.7%
Scottish
12.9%
German
5.3%
Dutch
3.9%
Italian
3.5%
Australian Aboriginal
2.7%
Polish
0.9%
Chinese
0.8%
New Zealander
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
55.8%
Catholic
13.7%
Anglican
8.9%
Not stated
7.3%
Christian (other)
3.3%
Uniting Church
3.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.4%
Buddhism
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.5% 2,886
Separated
3.1% 198
Divorced
11.6% 733
Widowed
6.8% 429
Never married
33.1% 2,099

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
38.0%
Couple: no children
31.5%
Couple: no children under 15
15.6%
One parent: no children under 15
7.4%
One parent: children under 15
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
27.8%
2 persons
36.7%
3 persons
14.1%
4 persons
13.0%
5 persons
5.6%
6+ persons
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Healesville

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,890 occupied private dwellings in Healesville at the 2021 Census, 17.3% were rented, 40.2% owned outright and 39.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 39 dwellings
Owned outright
40.2% 1,161 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
39.9% 1,152 dwellings
Rented
17.3% 499 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 30 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
90.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.6%
2 bedrooms
17.4%
3 bedrooms
49.6%
4 bedrooms
23.4%
5 bedrooms
4.6%
6+ bedrooms
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.9%
$300-$449/mo
2.2%
$450-$599/mo
2.5%
$600-$799/mo
3.6%
$800-$999/mo
5.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.5%
1 vehicle
33.2%
2 vehicles
38.6%
3 vehicles
14.2%
4+ vehicles
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Healesville

Employment

Employed full-time
32.2% 1,824 people
Employed part-time
23.9% 1,354 people
Unemployed
2.2% 125 people
Not in labour force
41.7% 2,359 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
24.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.9%
Managers
16.0%
Community & Personal Service
12.7%
Clerical & Administrative
11.2%
Labourers
6.4%
Sales Workers
5.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
8.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.2%
$800-$999/wk
7.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.3%
$4,000+/wk
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.3%
$1-$149/wk
5.3%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
4.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
10.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.1%
$3,500+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.8%
Did not go to work
19.0%
Car (passenger)
4.1%
Walked only
3.8%
Truck
1.5%
Other
0.6%
Bicycle
0.6%
Bus
0.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.1%
Train
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
38.9%
Bachelor Degree
25.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.3%
Postgraduate Degree
7.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.1%
Certificate I/II
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
15.9%
Engineering
14.4%
Society & Culture
13.7%
Health
10.4%
Education
9.9%
Architecture & Building
9.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.2%
Agriculture & Environment
6.9%
Creative Arts
5.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.0%
Information Technology
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
24.6%
Secondary: Government
17.1%
Vocational Education
13.3%
Primary: Catholic
13.3%
Pre-school
12.6%
Secondary: Catholic
8.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
86.8%
Has need for assistance
7.7%
Need for assistance not stated
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
883
Arthritis
368
Asthma
300
Heart disease
253
Diabetes
206
Lung condition
195
Cancer
147
Stroke
111
Kidney disease
92
Dementia
39

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.9% 886
Did not provide
85.1% 5,058

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.8% 941
Not a volunteer
84.2% 5,026

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
3.1% 184
Never served
96.9% 5,799

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.0%
1 child
12.5%
2 children
30.1%
3 children
17.5%
4 children
7.2%
5+ children
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
36
1951: 1960
146
1961: 1970
212
1971: 1980
126
1981: 1990
141
1991: 2000
112
2001: 2010
167
2011: 2015
85
2016
19
2017
13
2018
9
2019
10
2020
10
2021
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

10.1%
moved in the last year
34.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,367
Moved from VIC
375
Moved: same area (SA2)
272
Moved from overseas
19
Moved from NSW
14
Moved from SA
6
Moved from WA
6
Moved from ACT
4
Moved from QLD
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.7%
5: 14 hours
30.8%
15: 29 hours
15.5%
30+ hours
9.9%
Did not do domestic work
24.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.2%
Step family: no other children
8.8%
Blended family: no other children
3.9%
Other couple: children only
1.0%
Intact family: other children present
0.6%
Step family: other children present
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Healesville Crime Statistics

499 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Justice Procedures
142
Theft
108
Assault
97
Property Damage
68
Break & Enter
27
Drug Offences
18
Fraud
12
Weapons
12
Public Order
10
Other
3
Robbery
2

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Healesville

The closest suburb to Healesville is Badger Creek, 2.4 km away.

Badger Creek
2.4 km away · income $683/wk · rent $323/wk
Woori Yallock
12.6 km away · income $743/wk · rent $346/wk
Millgrove
12.6 km away · income $607/wk · rent $305/wk
Coldstream (Vic.)
13.0 km away · income $827/wk · rent $371/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Healesville

What is the population of Healesville VIC?

The population of Healesville VIC is 7,589 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 54 people per km². Healesville is ranked #948 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Healesville?

The median personal income in Healesville VIC is $707 per week, or $36,764 per year. The median household income is $1,472 per week. Family income is $1,911 per week. Healesville is ranked #5,359 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Healesville?

Median rent in Healesville VIC is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 23.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Healesville ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Healesville?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Healesville VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Healesville?

The median age in Healesville VIC is 46 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Healesville a good suburb to live in?

Healesville is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 7,589. The median income is $707/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21158. All dollar figures in AUD.