Heathcote South · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Heathcote South

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Monthly mortgage payments of just $1,109 make Heathcote South much more affordable than most areas. While home loans are far cheaper than the national figure, rental prices are actually higher than in most similar places. This creates a distinct split between those who own their homes and those renting.

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📍 Heathcote South, Suburb / Locality

Where Heathcote South sits — Median rent (weekly)

$320
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Heathcote South — higher than 63% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Heathcote South$320
3523, VIC $255
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly home loan is far below the Victorian average by $750. In contrast, weekly rent is $320, which is higher than most similar areas despite being a little below the state and national figures.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 63%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (38%).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Heathcote South, Owned outright is the majority at 63%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 38%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Homes here are less crowded than in most areas, with only 0.70 people per bedroom. This is a little below the typical figure for both Victoria and Australia.

0.70

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 0.50
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

Types of homes

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In Heathcote South, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Heathcote South, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 64%; 2 bedrooms is next at 36%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Heathcote South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL21162/heathcote-south/topic/housing-dwellings