Heidelberg West
Heidelberg West Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Heidelberg West Safety
Crime Type Distribution Click category for details
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 West Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Heidelberg West Schools
Nearby Top Schools 6
Northside Christian College
Parade College
Preston High School
St John's College Preston
East Preston Islamic College
Northern College of the Arts and Technology
Suburbs Near HEIDELBERG WEST
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📍 About Heidelberg West
HEIDELBERG WEST is situated in Northern Melbourne, home to 5,252 residents according to the ABS 2021 Census, with a population density of 1635 people/km².
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price has reached $0.8M, representing strong growth of 73% over the past 10 years, while the median unit price also sits at $0.8M following a 55% increase over the same period.
Education: The area is served by Northside Christian College, a nearby private school that achieved a ranking of #104 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: The Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) reports a crime rate of 18222 per 100,000 residents, which is 2.68 times higher than the Victorian average of 6810, indicating above-average crime levels in the area.
Demographics: The suburb has a Chinese population of 7.80% (approximately 409 residents), which aligns closely with the broader Victorian average.
Transport: Heidelberg West is positioned approximately 18.8km from the CBD, with a typical driving time of 31 minutes by car. While there isn't a train station directly within the suburb, rail access is available in the neighbouring area.