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Heidelberg Heights vs Heidelberg West

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 0.7 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Heidelberg HeightsHeidelberg West
Active648
Safety267
Wealth294
Value4715
Parks934
Cafés2924
Transit8362
Green space2059
Active & healthy2745
Schools nearby (OSM)1255
Median rent$381/wk $306/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$1,050,000$715,000
House sales this quarter2517
Population6,7585,252
Full profile Heidelberg Heights in full Heidelberg West in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Heidelberg Heights safer than Heidelberg West?

Heidelberg Heights scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Heidelberg Heights or Heidelberg West?

Heidelberg West has the lower median house price of the two ($715,000 vs $1,050,000).

Should I live in Heidelberg Heights or Heidelberg West?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Heidelberg Heights or Heidelberg West.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →