Heath HillVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3981 · Cardinia
Daily life in Heath Hill is characterized by a strong sense of community and rural living. The majority of residents commute by car, with 60.4% driving to work, while a significant portion, 20.9%, work from home. The suburb has a high percentage of owner-occupied homes, with 44.6% owned outright and 50.8% owned with a mortgage. This suggests a stable community with long-term residents.
The read
What living here is actually like
Heath Hill is a small rural community with a total population of 183 people. The median age in the suburb is 45, which is higher than the Victorian average of 38, indicating a more mature population. The gender distribution is slightly skewed towards males, with 53% male and 47% female. Family structures in Heath Hill are predominantly couples without children, making up 55.9% of households, while couples with children account for 30.5%. Single-parent families represent 11.9% of the population.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Heath Hill · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Retirees | 75 |
| Families | 70 |
| Professionals | 60 |
| First home buyers | 55 |
| Investors | 50 |
Why retirees score highest
The signals doing the work
- Higher median age of 45 suggests a mature community
- High percentage of separate houses
- Quiet, rural lifestyle
- High owner-occupancy rates
Against the state
How Heath Hill differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Separate houses | 93.8% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 20.9% |
| Drove a car | 60.4% |
| Car passenger | 4.4% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- Low unemployment rate of 4.0%, below the Victorian average of 5.0%
- High percentage of separate houses at 93.8%, compared to the Victorian average of 73.4%
- Significant portion of the population works from home at 20.9%
- Predominantly English-speaking community with 90.5% speaking only English at home
- High percentage of residents born in Australia at 86.2%
Things to be aware of
- Lower educational attainment with only 10.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher
- Median household income of $1,449 is below the Victorian average of $1,759
- Limited diversity with only 2.6% of the population born in Thailand, the largest non-Australian group
- Higher median age of 45 may indicate fewer amenities for younger families
- Limited public transport options may require reliance on personal vehicles
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Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.