Heatherton, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Heatherton VIC is 2,826 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Heatherton is $891 per week ($46,332 per year). Median rent in Heatherton is $471 per week ($2,041 per month). Heatherton has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Heatherton has a population density of 397 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Heatherton is South Africa. The most common religion is No religion (38.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Heatherton is $2,224.

There were 262 recorded offences in Heatherton in 2025-25, a rate of 93 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (94 offences).

Population
2,826
Census 2021
Median income
$891/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$471/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
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.

Heatherton vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Heatherton is $891 a week, 16% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 286th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $471 a week, $155 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 22.6% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 years younger 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.
MeasureHeathertonTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$891/wk$767/wk +16%$766/wk
Household income$2,088/wk$1,687/wk +24%$1,637/wk
Rent$471/wk$316/wk +49%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,224/mo$1,723/mo +29%$1,733/mo
Median age4143 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.6%19.1% +3.5 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 Heatherton, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Heatherton Population

2,826 residents at the 2021 Census.

Heatherton Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$891/wk
$46,332 per year
Ranked 2,232 of 14,663
Median Rent
$471/wk
$2,041 per month
Ranked 848 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,224/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Heatherton Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,088/wk
Median rent $471/wk
Rent to income 22.6%

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

Median rent in Heatherton against your income

About $9,048 a month
Median rent $471/wk
Left after rent $1,617/wk
Rent share 22.6%

Heatherton Schools

15
schools nearby
10
government
1085
avg ICSEA score
5,933
total students
Cheltenham East Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 392 students
1122
ICSEA
St Patrick's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 460 students
1116
ICSEA
Mentone Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 299 students
1112
ICSEA
Christway College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 864 students
1111
ICSEA
East Bentleigh Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 324 students
1100
ICSEA
Mentone Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 186 students
1099
ICSEA
Clarinda Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 334 students
1082
ICSEA
Kilbreda College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 928 students
1082
ICSEA
Le Page Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 215 students
1080
ICSEA
Kingswood Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 567 students
1079
ICSEA
Kingston Heath Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 184 students
1075
ICSEA
St Andrew's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 319 students
1074
ICSEA
Cheltenham Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 759 students
1054
ICSEA
Clayton South Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 102 students
1008
ICSEA
St Bede's College - Bentleigh East Campus Catholic
Secondary

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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Heatherton Map

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Heatherton, Victoria: 37.9555°S, 145.0939°E

Heatherton Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (15)

People in Heatherton

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (1,386) Female 51.0% (1,441)

Population Density

397
people per km²
2,826 people · 7.1 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,531
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

South Africa
3.8%
China
3.6%
England
3.4%
India
2.4%
Malaysia
1.6%
New Zealand
1.5%
Philippines
1.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
4.3%
Russian
3.7%
Greek
3.0%
Cantonese
1.7%
Italian
1.5%
Hindi
1.2%
Afrikaans
1.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian
24.2%
English
23.7%
Chinese
9.5%
Irish
8.2%
Italian
6.7%
Scottish
6.6%
Greek
4.2%
Indian
3.7%
German
3.0%
South African
2.9%
Russian
2.7%

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
38.1%
Catholic
22.1%
Not stated
6.3%
Anglican
6.2%
Eastern Orthodox
4.8%
Christian (other)
3.7%
Judaism
3.4%
Hinduism
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.8% 1,190
Separated
2.6% 58
Divorced
8.3% 187
Widowed
4.5% 102
Never married
31.8% 717

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
50.8%
Couple: no children under 15
19.0%
Couple: no children
18.4%
One parent: no children under 15
7.4%
One parent: children under 15
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.1%
2 persons
27.7%
3 persons
18.1%
4 persons
23.4%
5 persons
8.5%
6+ persons
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Heatherton

Housing Tenure

Of the 965 occupied private dwellings in Heatherton at the 2021 Census, 26.9% were rented, 29.2% owned outright and 41.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.7% 16 dwellings
Owned outright
29.2% 282 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
41.9% 404 dwellings
Rented
26.9% 260 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 9 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
88.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.8%
2 bedrooms
11.9%
3 bedrooms
46.4%
4 bedrooms
34.0%
5 bedrooms
2.3%
6+ bedrooms
0.6%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.6%
$300-$449/mo
0.9%
$450-$599/mo
0.9%
$600-$799/mo
2.9%
$800-$999/mo
2.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
19.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.3%
1 vehicle
31.2%
2 vehicles
49.0%
3 vehicles
11.6%
4+ vehicles
4.9%

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

Work, income and education in Heatherton

Employment

Employed full-time
44.1% 891 people
Employed part-time
23.6% 476 people
Unemployed
4.1% 82 people
Not in labour force
28.3% 572 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
34.1%
Managers
21.0%
Clerical & Administrative
12.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.2%
Community & Personal Service
9.5%
Sales Workers
4.8%
Labourers
3.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
1.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
4.8%
$800-$999/wk
6.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.3%
$4,000+/wk
18.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.8%
$1-$149/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
2.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.8%
$800-$999/wk
9.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.9%
$3,500+/wk
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.0%
Did not go to work
16.2%
Car (passenger)
5.6%
Walked only
2.9%
Train
2.2%
Bus
0.7%
Other
0.6%
Bicycle
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
77.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
9.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.4%

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

Bachelor Degree
38.1%
Certificate III/IV
21.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.9%
Postgraduate Degree
14.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.2%
Certificate I/II
1.8%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
29.5%
Society & Culture
13.0%
Health
12.6%
Engineering
12.4%
Education
7.0%
Information Technology
6.4%
Architecture & Building
5.8%
Creative Arts
4.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.4%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.3%
Secondary: Government
22.1%
Pre-school
9.4%
Secondary: Catholic
9.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.9%
Primary: Catholic
7.0%
Vocational Education
6.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.0%

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
90.9%
Has need for assistance
3.9%
Need for assistance not stated
4.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
196
Asthma
91
Diabetes
77
Heart disease
53
Arthritis
47
Cancer
44
Kidney disease
29
Lung condition
29
Stroke
29
Dementia
8

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.5% 261
Did not provide
87.5% 1,830

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.7% 247
Not a volunteer
88.3% 1,863

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 4
Previously served
1.4% 30
Never served
98.4% 2,083

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
34.0%
1 child
15.4%
2 children
33.8%
3 children
12.9%
4 children
3.6%
5+ children
0.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
29
1961: 1970
39
1971: 1980
72
1981: 1990
134
1991: 2000
149
2001: 2010
298
2011: 2015
160
2016
34
2017
21
2018
21
2019
34
2020
9

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

Population Mobility

13.9%
moved in the last year
35.8%
moved in the last 5 years
5.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,350
Moved from VIC
286
Moved: same area (SA2)
41
Moved from overseas
15
Moved from QLD
12
Moved from SA
3
Moved from ACT
3
Moved from NSW
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.1%
5: 14 hours
31.8%
15: 29 hours
11.9%
30+ hours
6.8%
Did not do domestic work
26.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.7%
Step family: no other children
6.3%
Blended family: no other children
3.3%
Intact family: other children present
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Heatherton Crime Statistics

262 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
94
Justice Procedures
63
Assault
36
Property Damage
22
Break & Enter
18
Fraud
16
Drug Offences
7
Public Order
3
Weapons
2
Robbery
1

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 Heatherton

The closest suburb to Heatherton is Clarinda, 1.9 km away.

Clarinda
1.9 km away · income $640/wk · rent $394/wk
Clayton South
3.0 km away · income $685/wk · rent $381/wk
Cheltenham (Vic.)
3.0 km away · income $924/wk · rent $430/wk
Oakleigh South
3.2 km away · income $770/wk · rent $418/wk
Moorabbin
3.6 km away · income $939/wk · rent $431/wk
Dingley Village
3.6 km away · income $799/wk · rent $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heatherton

What is the population of Heatherton VIC?

The population of Heatherton VIC is 2,826 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 397 people per km². Heatherton is ranked #2,513 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Heatherton?

The median personal income in Heatherton VIC is $891 per week, or $46,332 per year. The median household income is $2,088 per week. Family income is $2,531 per week. Heatherton is ranked #2,232 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Heatherton?

Median rent in Heatherton VIC is $471 per week ($2,041 per month). Rent represents 22.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Heatherton ranks #848 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Heatherton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Heatherton VIC is $2,224. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Heatherton?

The median age in Heatherton VIC is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Heatherton a good suburb to live in?

Heatherton is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,826. The median income is $891/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.6% 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: 21163. All dollar figures in AUD.