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Heidelberg West
VICHeidelberg West is a growing suburb in VIC with 17,224 residents.
- SA2 code
- 209011199
- State
- VIC
Population
17,224
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
+10.8%
3yr: +13.0% · 10yr: +17.7%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$353/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$1,618/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Heidelberg West (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +13.0%5yr: +10.8%10yr: +17.7%Total: +29.5%
Population grew from 13,300 to 17,224 over 24 years, averaging 1.1% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 15.0%Predominantly detached houses (60.6%), mixed tenure (52% own or mortgage), built for families (44% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Houses 61%
Townhouses 36%
3,526 houses2,111 townhouses181 apartments
Tenure
Owned 21%
Mortgage 30%
Renting 49%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
407 (6.9%)
2 bed
2,096 (35.6%)
3 bed
2,586 (44.0%)
4 bed
644 (11.0%)
5 bed
119 (2.0%)
6+ bed
29 (0.5%)