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Heathcote VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Heathcote VIC is 2,962 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Heathcote is $490 per week ($25,480 per year). Median rent in Heathcote is $255 per week ($1,105 per month). Heathcote has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Heathcote has a population density of 22.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Heathcote is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Heathcote is $1,291.

There were 259 recorded offences in Heathcote in 2025-25, a rate of 87 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (67 offences).

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Heathcote Population

residents (Census 2021)

Heathcote Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$490/wk

$25,480 per year

#8308 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$255/wk

$1,105 per month

#6036 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,291/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Heathcote Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (1,506) Female 49.1% (1,452)

Population Density

22.6

people per km²

2,962 people · 130.9 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,283

Family income/wk

Heathcote 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)

Heathcote Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

63.3% 642 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.7% 373 dwellings

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

Heathcote Country of Birth

Australia

93.6%

England

5.3%

Germany

0.7%

India

0.4%

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

Heathcote Religion

No Religion

42.2%

Catholic

21.6%

Not stated

14.9%

Anglican

12.7%

Uniting Church

4.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Christian (other)

1.2%

Baptist

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Heathcote Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.2%

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

Heathcote Languages Spoken at Home

Other

21.4%

Italian

14.3%

Polish

11.9%

SAL Filipin

9.5%

Japan

9.5%

German

9.5%

Portuguese

9.5%

Cantonese

7.1%

Croatian

7.1%

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

Heathcote Employment

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Employed full-time

23.9% 528 people

⏰

Employed part-time

17.3% 381 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.2% 49 people

🏠

Not in labour force

56.6% 1,247 people

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

Heathcote Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.6%

Bachelor Degree

18.5%

Postgraduate Degree

5.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.1%

Certificate I/II

3.6%

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

Heathcote Occupation

Professionals

21.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.8%

Managers

16.8%

Community & Personal Service

11.6%

Clerical & Administrative

8.7%

Labourers

7.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.0%

Sales Workers

6.2%

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

Heathcote Field of Study

Engineering

19.3%

Society & Culture

15.4%

Management & Commerce

15.4%

Health

10.9%

Education

9.3%

Architecture & Building

7.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.2%

Agriculture & Environment

5.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.8%

Creative Arts

2.9%

Information Technology

1.0%

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

Heathcote Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Heathcote Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

3.0%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

14.6%

$500-$649/wk

6.5%

$650-$799/wk

11.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.7%

$4,000+/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Heathcote Marital Status

💍

Married

46.2% 1,209

↔️

Separated

4.4% 114

📋

Divorced

13.5% 353

🕊️

Widowed

8.4% 219

👤

Never married

27.6% 724

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Heathcote Ancestry

English

34.3%

Australian

30.1%

Irish

11.6%

Scottish

9.5%

German

3.5%

Other

3.3%

Italian

3.0%

Dutch

1.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.0%

Greek

0.9%

Maltese

0.9%

Filipino

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Heathcote School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

24.9%

Secondary — Government

21.2%

Primary — Catholic

19.5%

Vocational Education

16.4%

Pre-school

9.6%

Secondary — Catholic

6.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.0%

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

Heathcote Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

11.9% 616

✅

No need for assistance

88.1% 4,560

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

Heathcote Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

16.4% 374

—

Not a volunteer

83.6% 1,913

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Heathcote Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.8%

$300-$449/mo

4.6%

$450-$599/mo

2.8%

$600-$799/mo

9.1%

$800-$999/mo

10.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Heathcote How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.7%

Did not go to work

15.0%

Car (passenger)

3.0%

Walked only

2.8%

Truck

0.6%

Other

0.5%

Train

0.4%

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

Heathcote Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.0%

1 vehicle

36.2%

2 vehicles

38.4%

3 vehicles

13.7%

4+ vehicles

8.6%

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

Heathcote Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.7%

2 bedrooms

21.3%

3 bedrooms

51.4%

4 bedrooms

18.4%

5 bedrooms

2.7%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

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

Heathcote Population Mobility

11.8%

moved in the last year

35.8%

moved in the last 5 years

5.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

40.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Heathcote Indigenous Population

1.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

5,130

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Heathcote Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

342

Arthritis

257

Heart disease

137

Diabetes

125

Lung condition

107

Asthma

102

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Heathcote Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.5%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

8.8%

$300-$399/wk

10.4%

$400-$499/wk

11.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.1%

$3,500+/wk

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Heathcote Family Structure

Couple — no children

48.4%

Couple — children under 15

25.5%

Couple — no children under 15

13.0%

One parent — no children under 15

6.8%

One parent — children under 15

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Heathcote Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 4

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 6

🏅

Previously served

5.7% 132

👤

Never served

93.9% 2,171

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Heathcote Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.8% 360

—

Did not provide

84.2% 1,914

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Heathcote Children Ever Born

No children

23.4%

1 child

14.1%

2 children

31.3%

3 children

20.8%

4 children

7.2%

5+ children

3.3%

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

Heathcote When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

101

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

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

Heathcote Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.0%

5–14 hours

27.7%

15–29 hours

15.4%

30+ hours

12.3%

Did not do domestic work

28.6%

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

Heathcote Household Size

1 person

35.4%

2 persons

42.6%

3 persons

11.3%

4 persons

6.0%

5 persons

2.6%

6+ persons

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Heathcote Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,256

Moved from VIC

215

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

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

Heathcote Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.5%

Step family — no other children

11.3%

Blended family — no other children

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Heathcote Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 259 total

Theft

Assault

Justice Procedures

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Weapons

Fraud

Public Order

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Heathcote Schools

schools nearby

government

983

avg ICSEA score

232

total students

Holy Rosary School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 82 students

1004

ICSEA

Heathcote Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 150 students

961

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 Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $946/wk

Median Rent $255/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Heathcote

Your weekly income

≈ $4,099/month

Median rent $255/wk

Left after rent $691/wk

Rent share 27.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heathcote

What is the population of Heathcote VIC?

The population of Heathcote VIC is 2,962 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 22.6 people per km².Heathcote is ranked #2,438 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Heathcote?

The median personal income in Heathcote VIC is $490 per week, or $25,480 per year.The median household income is $946 per week.Family income is $1,283 per week.Heathcote is ranked #8,308 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Heathcote?

Median rent in Heathcote VIC is $255 per week ($1,105 per month).Rent represents 27.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Heathcote ranks #6,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Heathcote?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Heathcote VIC is $1,291. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Heathcote?

The median age in Heathcote VIC is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Heathcote a good suburb to live in?

Heathcote is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,962.The median income is $490/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.0% 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: 21160. All dollar figures in AUD.