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Heatherton

7 km²

Heatherton is characterised by a highly educated population and more residents than most areas.

It also has household incomes a little above the norm and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 Heatherton, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,826▲ +2.1%since 2011 Median age41 yrs▲ +10.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.3%People aged 65 and over14.6%Children under 1520.6%People in a de facto relationship7.2%▼ -23.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Heatherton, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)29.7%

Young adults (25–44)23.4%

Children (0–14)20.6%

Seniors (65+)14.6%

Youth (15–24)12.1%

Marital status

In Heatherton, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (8%).

Married53%
Never married32%
Divorced8%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Heatherton, the largest group is Australia at 77%, followed by South Africa (5%) and China (5%).

Australia60.0%

South Africa3.8%

China3.6%

England3.4%

India2.4%

New Zealand1.5%

Philippines1.5%

Italy1.1%

Vietnam0.5%

Nepal0.2%

Ancestry

In Heatherton, the largest group is Australian at 26%, followed by English (25%) and Chinese (10%).

Australian24.2%

English23.7%

Chinese9.5%

Irish8.2%

Italian6.7%

Scottish6.6%

Greek4.2%

Indian3.7%

German3.0%

Dutch1.9%

Language

People using another language at home30.2%

Language used at home

In Heatherton, the largest group is English only at 82%, followed by Mandarin (5%) and Greek (4%).

English only64.6%

Mandarin4.3%

Greek3.0%

Cantonese1.7%

Italian1.5%

Hindi1.2%

Arabic0.8%

Tagalog0.7%

Vietnamese0.5%

Punjabi0.2%

Religion

People with no religion38.4%

Religious affiliation

In Heatherton, the largest group is Christianity at 47%, followed by No religion (41%) and Judaism (4%).

Christianity47%
No religion41%
Judaism4%
Hinduism3%
Buddhism2%
Islam2%
Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1270.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher31.9%

Highest year of school

In Heatherton, the largest group is Year 12 at 75%, followed by Year 11 (10%) and Year 10 (9%).

Year 1270.1%

Year 118.9%

Year 108.2%

Year 9 or below6.2%

Highest qualification level

In Heatherton, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 38%, followed by Certificate III / IV (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Bachelor degree31.8%

Certificate III / IV17.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.8%

Postgraduate degree12.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.5%

Certificate I / II1.6%

Field of qualification

In Heatherton, the largest group is Management & commerce at 29%, followed by Society & culture (14%) and Engineering & related (13%).

Management & commerce25.2%

Society & culture11.9%

Engineering & related11.7%

Health10.0%

Education6.2%

Architecture & building5.4%

Information technology5.0%

Creative arts4.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.7%

Natural & physical sciences3.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$891▲ +25.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,088▲ +19.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,531▲ +29.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week15.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week28.2%

Household income distribution

In Heatherton, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and $4,000 or more (18%).

$1,500–$2,99930.4%

$650–$1,49922.3%

$4,000 or more16.9%

Under $65012.7%

$3,000–$3,99911.3%

Personal income distribution

In Heatherton, the largest group is Under $650 at 41%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

Under $65037.9%

$650–$1,49929.0%

$1,500–$2,99919.7%

$3,000 or more6.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.0%People with a mental health condition6.8%People needing help with daily activities3.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Heatherton, the largest group is None at 74%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (5%).

None69.4%

One condition17.7%

Two conditions4.6%

Three or more1.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Heatherton, the largest group is Other condition at 19%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Mental health (17%).

Other condition7.5%

Asthma7.4%

Mental health6.8%

Arthritis5.4%

Diabetes4.8%

Heart disease3.1%

Cancer2.8%

Lung condition1.1%

Stroke1.1%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.0%People providing unpaid care11.6%People caring for children unpaid30.7%People who served in the Defence Force1.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework17.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8▼ -3.4%since 2011 One-parent families11.8%People living alone20.2%▲ +42.8%since 2011

Family composition

In Heatherton, the largest group is Couples with children at 69%, followed by Couples without children (18%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children69%
Couples without children18%
One-parent families12%
Other families1%

Household size

In Heatherton, the largest group is 2 people at 28%, followed by 4 people (23%) and 1 person (20%).

2 people27.8%

4 people23.5%

1 person20.2%

3 people18.1%

5 people8.5%

6 or more2.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$471▲ +13.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,224▲ +11.2%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting26.9%Homes owned outright29.2%Separate (detached) houses81.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms83.0%▼ -3.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Heatherton, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 42%, followed by Owned outright (29%) and Rented (27%).

Owned with a mortgage42%
Owned outright29%
Rented27%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Heatherton, the largest group is Separate house at 82%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (11%) and Flat or apartment (7%).

Separate house82%
Townhouse / semi-detached11%
Flat or apartment7%

Bedrooms per home

In Heatherton, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (34%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

3 bedrooms46.2%

4 bedrooms33.9%

2 bedrooms11.8%

1 bedroom4.8%

5 or more2.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In Heatherton, the largest group is $550–$749 at 40%, followed by $350–$549 (31%) and $200–$349 (24%).

$550–$74935.4%

$350–$54927.3%

$200–$34921.2%

Under $2003.8%

$750 or more1.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Heatherton, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $3,000 or more (29%) and $1,000–$1,799 (24%).

$1,800–$2,99933.4%

$3,000 or more27.2%

$1,000–$1,79922.5%

Under $1,00010.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.3%▲ +13.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Heatherton, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 49%, followed by 1 vehicle (31%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

2 vehicles48.9%

1 vehicle31.2%

3 vehicles11.5%

4 or more4.9%

No vehicle3.3%

How people get to work

In Heatherton, the largest group is Car (driver) at 56%, followed by Worked at home (34%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)48.3%

Worked at home29.7%

Car (passenger)3.8%

Walked2.0%

Train1.5%

Bus0.5%

Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.6%Recent arrivals from overseas8.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.3%Labour-force participation68.5%Employed full-time61.3%

Industries people work in

In Heatherton, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Retail trade (12%) and Professional & technical (11%).

Health care & social assistance15.7%

Retail trade11.5%

Professional & technical10.1%

Construction7.6%

Education & training6.8%

Manufacturing6.4%

Public administration & safety5.6%

Accommodation & food5.5%

Finance & insurance5.1%

Wholesale trade3.8%

Occupations people work in

In Heatherton, the largest group is Professionals at 26%, followed by Managers (19%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals25.8%

Managers18.5%

Clerical & administrative12.5%

Technicians & trades10.8%

Community & personal service9.9%

Sales workers9.8%

Labourers6.3%

Machinery operators & drivers4.3%

Nearby areas

Clarinda Moorabbin Airport Cheltenham (Vic.)Oakleigh South Clayton South Parkdale Moorabbin Dingley Village

👥 Demographics & Identity