Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 3.2 km apart, on the same open data. Heidelberg West scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Heidelberg West | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 48 | 44 |
| Safety | 7 | 13 |
| Wealth | 4 | 30 |
| Value | 15 | 39 |
| Parks | 34 | 22 |
| Cafés | 24 | 84 |
| Transit | 62 | 71 |
| Green space | 59 | 30 |
| Active & healthy | 45 | 37 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 55 | 85 |
| Median rent | $306/wk | $392/wk |
| Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025) | $715,000 | $1,250,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 17 | 67 |
| Population | 5,252 | 33,790 |
| Full profile | Heidelberg West in full | Preston 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.
Preston scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Heidelberg West has the lower median house price of the two ($715,000 vs $1,250,000).
Heidelberg West scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Heidelberg West or Preston.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →