Heathcote South VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Heathcote South VIC is 22 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Heathcote South is $1,124 per week ($58,448 per year). Median rent in Heathcote South is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Heathcote South has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Heathcote South has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Heathcote South is England. The most common religion is No Religion (72% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Heathcote South is $1,109.

There were 1 recorded offences in Heathcote South in 2025-25, a rate of 45 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Heathcote South Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Heathcote South Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,124/wk
$58,448 per year
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Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
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Median Age
58years
20 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,109/mo
Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Heathcote South Demographics

Gender Split

Male 40.9% (9) Female 59.1% (13)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
22 people · 23.1 km²

Households

1.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Heathcote South Age Distribution

0-4
25-29
50-54
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Heathcote South Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
62.5% 5 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.5% 3 dwellings

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

Heathcote South Country of Birth

Australia
60.0%
England
40.0%

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

Heathcote South Religion

No Religion
72.2%
Not stated
27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Heathcote South Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
21.4%

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

Heathcote South Employment

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Employed full-time
41.2% 7 people
Employed part-time
23.5% 4 people
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Not in labour force
35.3% 6 people

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

Heathcote South Occupation

Professionals
100.0%

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

Heathcote South Field of Study

Society & Culture
100.0%

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

Heathcote South Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Heathcote South Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Heathcote South Marital Status

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Married
52.0% 13
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Divorced
20.0% 5
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Never married
28.0% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Heathcote South Ancestry

English
33.3%
New Zealander
20.0%
Irish
13.3%
Maltese
13.3%
Australian
10.0%
Scottish
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Heathcote South Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 36

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

Heathcote South Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.7% 5
Not a volunteer
78.3% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Heathcote South How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Heathcote South Car Ownership

1 vehicle
45.5%
2 vehicles
54.5%

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

Heathcote South Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
36.4%
3 bedrooms
63.6%

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

Heathcote South Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
46.7%
moved in the last 5 years
7.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Heathcote South Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
38
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Heathcote South Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
7
Diabetes
3
Mental health
3

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

Heathcote South Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
28.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
42.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Heathcote South Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
57.1%
Couple — no children
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Heathcote South Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Heathcote South When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3

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

Heathcote South Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
23.8%
15–29 hours
33.3%
30+ hours
14.3%
Did not do domestic work
28.6%

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

Heathcote South Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Heathcote South Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2017
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Heathcote South Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,541/wk
Median Rent $320/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.8%

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

If you earn X in Heathcote South

≈ $6,678/month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,221/wk
Rent share 20.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Heathcote South vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heathcote South

What is the population of Heathcote South VIC?

The population of Heathcote South VIC is 22 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Heathcote South?

The median personal income in Heathcote South VIC is $1,124 per week, or $58,448 per year.The median household income is $1,541 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Heathcote South?

Median rent in Heathcote South VIC is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 20.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Heathcote South?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Heathcote South VIC is $1,109. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Heathcote South?

The median age in Heathcote South VIC is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Heathcote South a good suburb to live in?

Heathcote South is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 22.The median income is $1,124/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21162. All dollar figures in AUD.