Suburb Profile - Heathmont VIC

Heathmont is a fantastic suburb for families, professionals, and retirees who want a balance of nature, convenience, and community

The Heathmont Village Shopping Centre has a great mix of boutique stores, cafés, and essential services. While public transport is very reliable to commute abroad.

People

Heathmont is a well-established suburb with a balanced mix of residents, though it primarily attracts families, professionals, and older couples. Many young and middle-aged families choose the area for its excellent schools, parks, and strong community feel, while professionals appreciate the easy commute to the city.

The suburb also has a significant number of long-term residents and retirees who enjoy its peaceful, leafy surroundings. While young singles are less common, some first-home buyers and young couples are beginning to move in, drawn by its relative affordability compared to inner Melbourne suburbs.

Lifestyle

Heathmont is known for its relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle, with a strong emphasis on outdoor activities, sports, and community engagement. The suburb has plenty of parks and green spaces, including HE Parker Reserve, Wombolano Park, and Dandenong Creek Trail, making it ideal for walking, cycling, and picnics.

In addition to outdoor activities, Heathmont has a thriving café culture, with local coffee spots and bakeries adding to its village-like charm. The area’s community vibe is strong, with local events, markets, and clubs bringing residents together.

Homes

Heathmont offers a mix of established homes, modern townhouses, and some new developments, but it is best known for its spacious, older-style houses on generous blocks. The suburb has many post-war weatherboard and brick veneer homes, often set on large, leafy properties, giving the area a charming, well-established feel.

In recent years, there has been an increase in modern townhouses and unit developments, catering to downsizers, young couples, and first-home buyers looking for low-maintenance living. While apartment developments are limited, some small-scale projects have emerged near Heathmont Village and public transport hubs.

The suburb has a number of schools to choose from, both primary and high school levels.

Heathmont College

Heathmont College is a co-educational government secondary school, catering to students from Years 7 to 12. Recent infrastructure developments have enhanced the school's facilities. Upgrades include a new competition-grade gymnasium, a performing arts centre for music and drama, and refurbished student wellbeing and counselling services.

Marlborough Primary School

Marlborough Primary School is a coeducational government primary school, serving students from Prep foundation through to Year 6. The school was founded back in 1976 and current has an approximate student enrolment of about 220 students.

Heathmont East Primary School

Heathmont East Primary School is a well-regarded government school, catering to students from Prep foundation through to Year 6, with an enrolment of around 624 students. The school provides spacious grounds, well-equipped classrooms, and a variety of extracurricular activities, ensuring a well-rounded primary education for its students.

Properties in suburbs near Heathmont

Looking for new and off the plan properties near Heathmont? We have a number of opportunities in Bayswater, Boronia, Kilsyth, Ringwood, Vermont and Vermont South.