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Heathcote Junction VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Heathcote Junction VIC is 811 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Heathcote Junction is $855 per week ($44,460 per year). Median rent in Heathcote Junction is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Heathcote Junction has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Heathcote Junction has a population density of 74.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Heathcote Junction is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Heathcote Junction is $1,941.

There were 40 recorded offences in Heathcote Junction in 2025-25, a rate of 49 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (10 offences).

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Heathcote Junction Population

residents (Census 2021)

Heathcote Junction Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$855/wk

$44,460 per year

#2698 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$325/wk

$1,408 per month

#3947 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

🏡

Mortgage

$1,941/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Heathcote Junction Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.1% (428) Female 46.9% (378)

Population Density

74.9

people per km²

811 people · 10.8 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,238

Family income/wk

Heathcote Junction 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Heathcote Junction Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

35.6% 90 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

64.4% 163 dwellings

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

Heathcote Junction Country of Birth

Australia

97.6%

England

2.4%

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

Heathcote Junction Religion

No Religion

45.8%

Catholic

25.2%

Anglican

11.1%

Not stated

8.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.3%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Christian (other)

2.2%

Eastern Orthodox

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Heathcote Junction Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.3%

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

Heathcote Junction Languages Spoken at Home

German

100.0%

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

Heathcote Junction Employment

💼

Employed full-time

43.1% 241 people

⏰

Employed part-time

20.6% 115 people

🔍

Unemployed

1.8% 10 people

🏠

Not in labour force

34.5% 193 people

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

Heathcote Junction Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.1%

Bachelor Degree

20.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.2%

Postgraduate Degree

2.9%

Certificate I/II

1.2%

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

Heathcote Junction Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

28.1%

Professionals

19.1%

Managers

13.2%

Clerical & Administrative

11.8%

Community & Personal Service

11.5%

Labourers

5.9%

Sales Workers

5.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.2%

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

Heathcote Junction Field of Study

Engineering

21.3%

Management & Commerce

16.2%

Architecture & Building

15.2%

Society & Culture

11.2%

Health

10.5%

Education

10.5%

Agriculture & Environment

5.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.9%

Information Technology

1.1%

Creative Arts

1.1%

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

Heathcote Junction Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Heathcote Junction Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

7.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.2%

$4,000+/wk

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Heathcote Junction Marital Status

💍

Married

55.4% 346

↔️

Separated

2.4% 15

📋

Divorced

5.8% 36

🕊️

Widowed

2.7% 17

👤

Never married

33.8% 211

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Heathcote Junction Ancestry

English

33.0%

Australian

32.1%

Irish

9.4%

Scottish

7.1%

Italian

4.7%

Other

3.4%

German

3.0%

New Zealander

2.1%

Maltese

1.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

Polish

1.1%

Dutch

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Heathcote Junction School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

44.9%

Secondary — Government

19.0%

Pre-school

16.5%

Secondary — Catholic

6.3%

Primary — Catholic

4.4%

Vocational Education

3.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.9%

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

Heathcote Junction Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.4% 67

✅

No need for assistance

95.6% 1,449

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

Heathcote Junction Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.4% 90

—

Not a volunteer

84.6% 494

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Heathcote Junction Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.5%

$300-$449/mo

5.5%

$450-$599/mo

2.7%

$600-$799/mo

2.7%

$800-$999/mo

4.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Heathcote Junction How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.5%

Did not go to work

14.5%

Car (passenger)

3.5%

Truck

3.5%

Train

3.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.9%

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

Heathcote Junction Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.5%

2 vehicles

45.9%

3 vehicles

23.1%

4+ vehicles

13.4%

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

Heathcote Junction Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.9%

2 bedrooms

7.5%

3 bedrooms

36.6%

4 bedrooms

42.9%

5 bedrooms

8.2%

6+ bedrooms

3.0%

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

Heathcote Junction Population Mobility

8.6%

moved in the last year

26.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Heathcote Junction Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,511

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Heathcote Junction Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Heathcote Junction Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

6.2%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

1.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.6%

$800-$999/wk

12.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.2%

$3,500+/wk

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Heathcote Junction Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.7%

Couple — no children

24.8%

Couple — no children under 15

19.1%

One parent — children under 15

3.9%

One parent — no children under 15

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Heathcote Junction Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.5% 15

👤

Never served

97.5% 575

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Heathcote Junction Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.7% 98

—

Did not provide

83.3% 488

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Heathcote Junction Children Ever Born

No children

28.5%

1 child

11.1%

2 children

28.5%

3 children

24.9%

4 children

4.0%

5+ children

3.2%

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

Heathcote Junction When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Heathcote Junction Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.6%

5–14 hours

33.2%

15–29 hours

16.1%

30+ hours

14.4%

Did not do domestic work

18.7%

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

Heathcote Junction Household Size

1 person

13.5%

2 persons

37.5%

3 persons

15.8%

4 persons

20.5%

5 persons

8.9%

6+ persons

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Heathcote Junction Where Residents Moved From

Same address

689

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Heathcote Junction Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.0%

Step family — no other children

8.5%

Blended family — no other children

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Heathcote Junction Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 40 total

Assault

Theft

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Fraud

Drug Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Heathcote Junction Schools

schools nearby

government

1010

avg ICSEA score

488

total students

Wandong Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 488 students

1010

ICSEA

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

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Heathcote Junction Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,101/wk

Median Rent $325/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.5%

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

If you earn X in Heathcote Junction

Your weekly income

≈ $9,104/month

Median rent $325/wk

Left after rent $1,776/wk

Rent share 15.5%

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Heathcote Junction vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Kirkstall

Pop: 406 Income: $776/wk Rent: $270/wk

Merbein South

Pop: 407 Income: $639/wk Rent: $285/wk

Durham Lead

Pop: 408 Income: $754/wk Rent: $412/wk

Lake Bunga

Pop: 408 Income: $614/wk Rent: $280/wk

Wandin East

Pop: 408 Income: $881/wk Rent: $316/wk

Coimadai

Pop: 409 Income: $794/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heathcote Junction

What is the population of Heathcote Junction VIC?

The population of Heathcote Junction VIC is 811 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 74.9 people per km².Heathcote Junction is ranked #4,279 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Heathcote Junction?

The median personal income in Heathcote Junction VIC is $855 per week, or $44,460 per year.The median household income is $2,101 per week.Family income is $2,238 per week.Heathcote Junction is ranked #2,698 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Heathcote Junction?

Median rent in Heathcote Junction VIC is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 15.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Heathcote Junction ranks #3,947 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Heathcote Junction?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Heathcote Junction VIC is $1,941. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Heathcote Junction?

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

Is Heathcote Junction a good suburb to live in?

Heathcote Junction is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 811.The median income is $855/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.5% 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: 21161. All dollar figures in AUD.