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Healesville VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Healesville, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

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 53.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Healesville is England. The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. 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).

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Healesville Population

residents (Census 2021)

Healesville Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$707/wk

$36,764 per year

#5359 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Healesville Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

53.5

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

Healesville 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 & Locality (SAL)

Healesville Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.2% 1,161 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

49.8% 1,152 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Healesville Country of Birth

Australia

92.3%

England

5.8%

Germany

1.0%

Greece

0.3%

Chile

0.1%

Hong Kong

0.1%

India

0.1%

Indonesia

0.1%

Brazil

0.1%

Canada

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Healesville Religion

No Religion

58.9%

Catholic

14.5%

Anglican

9.4%

Not stated

7.7%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Uniting Church

3.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.5%

Buddhism

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Healesville 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%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Healesville Languages Spoken at Home

Other

25.0%

German

20.0%

Italian

15.7%

SAL Tot

9.3%

Mandarin

6.4%

French

6.4%

Greek

5.7%

Polish

5.7%

Spanish

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Healesville Employment

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Employed full-time

32.2% 1,824 people

⏰

Employed part-time

23.9% 1,354 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 125 people

🏠

Not in labour force

41.7% 2,359 people

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

Healesville 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

Healesville 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

Healesville 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

Healesville 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

Healesville 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

Healesville Marital Status

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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

Healesville Ancestry

English

34.3%

Australian

28.2%

Irish

10.2%

Scottish

9.6%

Other

4.4%

German

4.0%

Dutch

2.9%

Italian

2.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Polish

0.7%

Chinese

0.6%

New Zealander

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Healesville 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

Healesville Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.2% 1,181

✅

No need for assistance

91.8% 13,183

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

Healesville Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.8% 941

—

Not a volunteer

84.2% 5,026

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Healesville 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

Healesville 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

Healesville 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

Healesville 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

Healesville 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

Healesville Indigenous Population

3.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

484

Indigenous residents

13,970

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Healesville 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

Dementia

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

Healesville 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

Healesville 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

Healesville 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

Healesville Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.9% 886

—

Did not provide

85.1% 5,058

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Healesville 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

Healesville When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

146

1961–1970

212

1971–1980

126

1981–1990

141

1991–2000

112

2001–2010

167

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Healesville 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

Healesville 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

Healesville Where Residents Moved From

Same address

6,367

Moved from VIC

375

Moved — same area (SA2)

272

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

Moved from WA

Moved from ACT

Moved from QLD

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

Healesville 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

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 499 total

Justice Procedures

142

Theft

108

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Drug Offences

Fraud

Weapons

Public Order

Other

Robbery

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Healesville Schools

schools nearby

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

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Healesville Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

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.

If you earn X in Healesville

Your weekly income

≈ $6,379/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,122/wk

Rent share 23.8%

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Healesville vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

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Pop: 3,797 Income: $818/wk Rent: $305/wk

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Pop: 3,799 Income: $830/wk Rent: $401/wk

Miners Rest

Pop: 3,829 Income: $927/wk Rent: $360/wk

Park Orchards

Pop: 3,835 Income: $958/wk Rent: $601/wk

Wonga Park

Pop: 3,843 Income: $968/wk Rent: $491/wk

Junortoun

Pop: 3,862 Income: $847/wk Rent: $380/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 53.5 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 VIC average of $779/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.