Heidelberg
Heidelberg Property & Rent
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Heidelberg Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Heidelberg Community Overview
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Heidelberg Schools
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Suburbs Near HEIDELBERG
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📍 About Heidelberg
HEIDELBERG is situated in Northern Melbourne and home to 7,360 residents, with a population density of 2509 people/km² according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price sits at $1.4M, representing a substantial 65% increase over the past decade, while median unit prices have reached $0.6M with a more modest 26% growth over the same period.
Education: The area is served by Our Lady of Mercy College, a private school that achieved a ranking of #64 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 21128 per 100,000 residents, which is notably higher at 3.10 times the Victorian average of 6810, placing Heidelberg in the high crime category.
Demographics: The suburb's Chinese community represents 6.90% of residents (approximately 507 people), which aligns closely with the broader Victorian average.
Transport: Heidelberg offers convenient access to the CBD, located approximately 15.4km away with a 26-minute drive time by car. Public transport is available via the train station on the Hurstbridge line.