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Heyfield VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Heyfield VIC is 2,050 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Heyfield is $530 per week ($27,560 per year). Median rent in Heyfield is $210 per week ($910 per month). Heyfield has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Heyfield has a population density of 27.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Heyfield is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Russian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Heyfield is $1,088.

There were 209 recorded offences in Heyfield in 2025-25, a rate of 102 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (64 offences).

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Heyfield Population

residents (Census 2021)

Heyfield Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$530/wk

$27,560 per year

#7927 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$210/wk

$910 per month

#7231 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,088/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Heyfield Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (1,046) Female 48.9% (1,001)

Population Density

27.1

people per km²

2,050 people · 75.7 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,390

Family income/wk

Heyfield 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)

Heyfield Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.0% 343 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.0% 259 dwellings

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

Heyfield Country of Birth

Australia

96.1%

England

2.7%

Fiji

0.6%

Germany

0.3%

India

0.3%

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

Heyfield Religion

No Religion

46.3%

Catholic

20.3%

Not stated

14.3%

Anglican

13.1%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.4%

Buddhism

0.7%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Heyfield Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

35.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.9%

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

Heyfield Languages Spoken at Home

Russian

31.3%

IAL Punjabi

25.0%

Other

25.0%

Greek

18.8%

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

Heyfield Employment

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Employed full-time

29.6% 436 people

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Employed part-time

18.3% 270 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 31 people

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Not in labour force

50.0% 737 people

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

Heyfield Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.0%

Bachelor Degree

13.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.8%

Certificate I/II

3.1%

Postgraduate Degree

2.0%

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

Heyfield Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.9%

Professionals

18.4%

Community & Personal Service

15.0%

Managers

14.3%

Labourers

10.0%

Clerical & Administrative

9.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.2%

Sales Workers

3.6%

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

Heyfield Field of Study

Engineering

24.8%

Management & Commerce

15.0%

Health

14.0%

Society & Culture

12.4%

Education

9.0%

Architecture & Building

8.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.0%

Agriculture & Environment

6.2%

Creative Arts

2.1%

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

Heyfield Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Heyfield Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.4%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.6%

$400-$499/wk

13.0%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

10.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.7%

$4,000+/wk

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Heyfield Marital Status

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Married

42.3% 727

↔️

Separated

4.8% 83

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Divorced

9.8% 169

🕊️

Widowed

8.4% 144

👤

Never married

34.7% 597

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Heyfield Ancestry

Australian

36.1%

English

33.0%

Irish

10.7%

Scottish

7.7%

German

2.6%

Other

2.4%

Dutch

2.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.6%

Italian

1.5%

Polish

1.1%

New Zealander

0.6%

Welsh

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Heyfield School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.7%

Secondary — Government

19.7%

Secondary — Catholic

15.2%

Primary — Catholic

14.4%

Pre-school

10.0%

Vocational Education

9.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.1%

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

Heyfield Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.7% 357

✅

No need for assistance

90.3% 3,340

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

Heyfield Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.6% 344

—

Not a volunteer

77.4% 1,181

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Heyfield Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.1%

$300-$449/mo

4.3%

$450-$599/mo

5.9%

$600-$799/mo

13.0%

$800-$999/mo

16.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

8.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Heyfield How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.0%

Did not go to work

10.6%

Car (passenger)

5.7%

Walked only

5.6%

Truck

1.6%

Bicycle

1.5%

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

Heyfield Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.6%

1 vehicle

34.6%

2 vehicles

35.3%

3 vehicles

14.7%

4+ vehicles

10.9%

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

Heyfield Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.5%

2 bedrooms

19.0%

3 bedrooms

49.0%

4 bedrooms

25.5%

5 bedrooms

3.0%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

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

Heyfield Population Mobility

12.2%

moved in the last year

32.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

46.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Heyfield Indigenous Population

2.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

3,611

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Heyfield Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

224

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Asthma

Kidney disease

Stroke

Cancer

Dementia

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

Heyfield Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

6.7%

$300-$399/wk

7.9%

$400-$499/wk

9.1%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.3%

$3,500+/wk

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Heyfield Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.9%

Couple — no children

32.8%

Couple — no children under 15

17.3%

One parent — children under 15

9.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Heyfield Military Service

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Previously served

4.0% 61

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Never served

96.0% 1,472

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Heyfield Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.6% 238

—

Did not provide

84.4% 1,289

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Heyfield Children Ever Born

No children

24.6%

1 child

8.5%

2 children

26.3%

3 children

24.9%

4 children

12.5%

5+ children

3.3%

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

Heyfield When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

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

Heyfield Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

26.1%

15–29 hours

15.1%

30+ hours

12.5%

Did not do domestic work

26.5%

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

Heyfield Household Size

1 person

33.8%

2 persons

35.4%

3 persons

11.9%

4 persons

12.1%

5 persons

4.7%

6+ persons

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Heyfield Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,588

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

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

Heyfield Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.6%

Step family — no other children

8.6%

Blended family — no other children

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Heyfield Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 209 total

Justice Procedures

Assault

Theft

Break & Enter

Drug Offences

Property Damage

Fraud

Weapons

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

Heyfield Schools

schools nearby

government

983

avg ICSEA score

183

total students

St Michael's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 61 students

1010

ICSEA

Heyfield Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 122 students

956

ICSEA

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

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Heyfield Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,007/wk

Median Rent $210/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.9%

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

If you earn X in Heyfield

Your weekly income

≈ $4,364/month

Median rent $210/wk

Left after rent $797/wk

Rent share 20.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk Save: $16/wk

Heywood

Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $30/wk

Kerang

Income: $573/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk

Ouyen

Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $45/wk

Dimboola

Income: $575/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $40/wk

Donald

Income: $604/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $30/wk

St Arnaud

Income: $560/wk Rent: $188/wk Save: $22/wk

Corryong

Income: $589/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk

Heyfield vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Katunga

Pop: 1,025 Income: $736/wk Rent: $240/wk

Harcourt

Pop: 1,038 Income: $751/wk Rent: $305/wk

The Patch

Pop: 1,046 Income: $874/wk Rent: $415/wk

Strathmore Heights

Pop: 1,047 Income: $815/wk Rent: $448/wk

Glenrowan

Pop: 1,049 Income: $749/wk Rent: $280/wk

Junction Village

Pop: 1,051 Income: $498/wk Rent: $326/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heyfield

What is the population of Heyfield VIC?

The population of Heyfield VIC is 2,050 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 27.1 people per km².Heyfield is ranked #2,983 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Heyfield?

The median personal income in Heyfield VIC is $530 per week, or $27,560 per year.The median household income is $1,007 per week.Family income is $1,390 per week.Heyfield is ranked #7,927 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Heyfield?

Median rent in Heyfield VIC is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 20.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Heyfield ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Heyfield?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Heyfield VIC is $1,088. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Heyfield?

The median age in Heyfield VIC is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Heyfield a good suburb to live in?

Heyfield is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,050.The median income is $530/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.9% 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: 21179. All dollar figures in AUD.