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Heathmere VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Heathmere VIC is 238 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Heathmere is $718 per week ($37,336 per year). Median rent in Heathmere is $200 per week ($867 per month). Heathmere has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Heathmere has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Heathmere is $1,200.

There were 14 recorded offences in Heathmere in 2025-25, a rate of 59 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (9 offences).

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Heathmere Population

residents (Census 2021)

Heathmere Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$718/wk

$37,336 per year

#5139 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,200/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Heathmere Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (117) Female 51.2% (123)

Population Density

3.7

people per km²

238 people · 65.0 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,708

Family income/wk

Heathmere 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)

Heathmere Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.8% 40 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.2% 42 dwellings

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

Heathmere Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Heathmere Religion

No Religion

51.9%

Uniting Church

14.0%

Not stated

8.9%

Catholic

8.1%

Christian (other)

6.4%

Anglican

3.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.4%

Lutheran

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Heathmere Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

34.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

32.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.9%

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

Heathmere Employment

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Employed full-time

35.6% 62 people

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Employed part-time

25.9% 45 people

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Unemployed

1.7% 3 people

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Not in labour force

36.8% 64 people

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

Heathmere Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

30.0%

Bachelor Degree

10.0%

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

Heathmere Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

29.0%

Managers

17.4%

Community & Personal Service

15.9%

Labourers

11.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.7%

Professionals

7.2%

Clerical & Administrative

5.8%

Sales Workers

4.3%

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

Heathmere Field of Study

Engineering

30.3%

Agriculture & Environment

18.2%

Health

18.2%

Architecture & Building

12.1%

Society & Culture

9.1%

Management & Commerce

7.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.5%

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

Heathmere Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Heathmere Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

8.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.0%

$800-$999/wk

15.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

20.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Heathmere Marital Status

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Married

52.2% 109

↔️

Separated

1.4% 3

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Divorced

7.2% 15

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Widowed

4.8% 10

👤

Never married

34.4% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Heathmere Ancestry

Australian

42.6%

English

28.7%

Scottish

9.4%

German

6.8%

Irish

4.5%

Maltese

2.3%

Dutch

1.9%

Other

1.6%

Italian

1.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Heathmere School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

28.6%

Secondary — Government

19.0%

Vocational Education

19.0%

Pre-school

11.9%

Primary — Government

11.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.5%

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

Heathmere Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.6% 29

✅

No need for assistance

93.4% 410

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

Heathmere Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

24.3% 46

—

Not a volunteer

75.7% 143

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Heathmere Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.7%

$800-$999/mo

10.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

39.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

28.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Heathmere How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.5%

Did not go to work

13.2%

Walked only

7.5%

Car (passenger)

3.8%

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

Heathmere Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.5%

2 vehicles

40.7%

3 vehicles

29.6%

4+ vehicles

11.1%

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

Heathmere Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

12.3%

3 bedrooms

54.3%

4 bedrooms

25.9%

5 bedrooms

7.4%

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

Heathmere Population Mobility

14.3%

moved in the last year

31.8%

moved in the last 5 years

5.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Heathmere Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

429

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Heathmere Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Diabetes

Arthritis

Cancer

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

Heathmere Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.3%

$1-$149/wk

9.7%

$150-$299/wk

10.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.2%

$800-$999/wk

12.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Heathmere Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.3%

Couple — children under 15

32.4%

Couple — no children under 15

17.6%

One parent — no children under 15

8.2%

One parent — children under 15

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Heathmere Military Service

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Previously served

2.1% 4

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Never served

97.9% 187

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Heathmere Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.8% 33

—

Did not provide

82.2% 152

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Heathmere Children Ever Born

No children

26.1%

1 child

20.3%

2 children

27.5%

3 children

21.7%

4 children

4.3%

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

Heathmere When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

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

Heathmere Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.0%

5–14 hours

33.7%

15–29 hours

17.4%

30+ hours

11.6%

Did not do domestic work

17.4%

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

Heathmere Household Size

1 person

12.4%

2 persons

48.3%

3 persons

18.0%

4 persons

12.4%

5 persons

4.5%

6+ persons

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Heathmere Where Residents Moved From

Same address

186

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Heathmere Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

72.4%

Step family — no other children

13.8%

Blended family — no other children

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Heathmere Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 14 total

Assault

Property Damage

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Heathmere Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,474/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.6%

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

If you earn X in Heathmere

Your weekly income

≈ $6,387/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,274/wk

Rent share 13.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Nathalia

Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk Save: $6/wk

Heywood

Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Warracknabeal

Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Ouyen

Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $35/wk

Dimboola

Income: $575/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $30/wk

Donald

Income: $604/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Cohuna

Income: $594/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $15/wk

Heathmere vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Corunnun

Pop: 119 Income: $762/wk Rent: $140/wk

Drung

Pop: 119 Income: $938/wk Rent: $190/wk

Laverton North

Pop: 119 Income: $599/wk Rent: $240/wk

Mount Toolebewong

Pop: 119 Income: $687/wk Rent: $280/wk

Bailieston

Pop: 120 Income: $575/wk Rent: $275/wk

Ballendella

Pop: 120 Income: $620/wk Rent: $120/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heathmere

What is the population of Heathmere VIC?

The population of Heathmere VIC is 238 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.7 people per km².Heathmere is ranked #6,527 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Heathmere?

The median personal income in Heathmere VIC is $718 per week, or $37,336 per year.The median household income is $1,474 per week.Family income is $1,708 per week.Heathmere is ranked #5,139 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Heathmere?

Median rent in Heathmere VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 13.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Heathmere ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Heathmere?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Heathmere VIC is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Heathmere?

The median age in Heathmere VIC is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Heathmere a good suburb to live in?

Heathmere is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 238.The median income is $718/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.6% 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: 21164. All dollar figures in AUD.