Suburb Profile - Heidelberg West VIC

Heidelberg West is an affordable and evolving suburb with strong investment potential, benefiting from ongoing gentrification, proximity to La Trobe University, and easy access to major amenities and transport links.

Heidelberg West, located about 10 km northeast of Melbourne’s CBD, is an up-and-coming suburb with several appealing qualities, especially for investors and homebuyers looking for affordability and growth potential.

Highball Cars & Coffee
Highball Cars & Coffee Annual Event. Credit image: https://bellstmall.com.au/gallery/
Bell Street Mall is one of the main features of the suburb. Credit image: https://bellstmall.com.au/gallery/
Bell Street Mall is one of the main features of the suburb. Credit image: https://bellstmall.com.au/gallery/
Bell Street Mall is a shopping precinct at the intersection of Bell St & Oriel Rd.
Bell Street Mall is a shopping precinct at the intersection of Bell St & Oriel Rd.
Olympic Village Preschool
Olympic Village Preschool

People

The suburb is characterized by a diverse cultural makeup, with a significant portion of residents born overseas. In 2011, 58.3% of residents were Australian-born, while notable communities included those from Somalia, China, India and Vietnam. This diversity contributes to a rich cultural landscape within the community.

Lifestyle

Heidelberg West offers a range of amenities and green spaces that contribute to a happy and balanced lifestyle. Residents can enjoy outdoor activities along the Darebin Creek Trail, which provides scenic walking and cycling tracks. Malahang Reserve is a popular local park with playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports facilities, making it great for families and active individuals.

Homes

Heidelberg West was originally developed as a post-war housing area, so it has many older homes, primarily weatherboard and brick veneer houses on generous blocks. However, in recent years, the suburb has seen a wave of change, with new townhouses, apartments, and renovations transforming the area.

Malahang Reserve has a nice public playground.
Malahang Reserve has a nice public playground.
Darebin Creek Trail
Darebin Creek Trail.
Little Bliss Coffee Bar
Little Bliss Coffee Bar. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/LittleBlissCoffeeBar/photos
Chocilo Melbourne. Credit image: https://www.chocolatier.com.au/chocilo-melbourne
Chocilo Melbourne. Credit image: https://www.chocolatier.com.au/chocilo-melbourne

Primary and Secondary Schools in Heidelberg West

While Heidelberg West may have limited schooling options within its immediate boundaries, the surrounding suburbs offer a variety of educational institutions to cater to the community's needs.

St Pius X Primary School

Established in 1954, St Pius X Primary School provides a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, offering a well-rounded curriculum with specialist programs in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education, and Languages.

St Pius X Primary School is a Catholic co-educational primary school educating children from prep to year 6.
St Pius X Primary School is a Catholic co-educational primary school educating children from prep to year 6.

Properties in suburbs near Heidelberg West

Looking for new and off the plan properties near Heidelberg West? We have a number of Apartments and Townhouses for sale in Bellfield, Eaglemont, Heidelberg, Heidelberg Heights, Ivanhoe, Preston, Reservoir and Viewbank.

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