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Heathcote, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Heathcote is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 2,712. Elevation: 784 ft (239 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
2,712 Population 11/sq mi density
784 ft Elevation 239 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$16,562 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$16,562 median income, 5.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$143,600 home value, $718/mo rent

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About Heathcote

Heathcote

Heathcote is a town in central Victoria, Australia, situated on the Northern Highway 110 kilometres north of Melbourne and 40 kilometres south-east of Bendigo via the McIvor Highway. Heathcote's local government area is the City of Greater Bendigo, and it is part of the federal electorate of Bendigo and the state electorate of Euroa. At the 2021 census, Heathcote had a population of 2,962, while the estimated resident population of the wider region in 2024 was 5,329.

People

Population2,712
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density11/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$16,562
Per Capita$16,562
Unemployment5.2%

Housing

D
Home Value$143,600
Rent$718
Ownership85.2%
Housing Units1,085

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation784 ft (239 m)
Population2,712
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation784 ft (239 m)
Coordinates-36.9221°, 144.7084°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (691 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,562
Median Age57.0 years

About Heathcote

Heathcote is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 2,712. The city sits at an elevation of 784 feet (239 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Heathcote has a population of 2,712 with a density of 11 people per square mile, spread across 255.2 square miles. The median age is 57.0 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,712
Total Population
11
People / sq mi
57.0yrs
Median Age
47% above Australia avg
255.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Heathcote vs Australia Average

The median household income in Heathcote is $16,562, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,562 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $319, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 258 business establishments.

Income: Heathcote vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,562
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,562
Avg Weekly Wage$319

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)258

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Heathcote is $143,600, 49% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $718 (38% below the national average of $1,163). 85.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,085 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$143,600
49% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$718
38% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.2%
Owner-Occupied85.2%
Renter-Occupied14.8%
Housing Units1,085

Property Tax

Climate in Heathcote

Heathcote has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.6°C), the coldest is Jul (7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 581 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.6°C / 71°F 13.3° / 29.8° 35.7
Feb 21.2°C / 70°F 13.2° / 29.1° 29.3
Mar 18.4°C / 65°F 11° / 25.7° 32.9
Apr 14.4°C / 58°F 7.7° / 21.2° 26.8
May 10.6°C / 51°F 5° / 16.3° 46.9
Jun 8.4°C / 47°F 3.6° / 13.2° 100.3
Jul 7.5°C / 46°F 3° / 12° 59.4
Aug 8.4°C / 47°F 3° / 13.7° 63.6
Sep 10.3°C / 51°F 4° / 16.6° 45.9
Oct 12.7°C / 55°F 5.5° / 19.9° 45.9
Nov 16.5°C / 62°F 8.7° / 24.3° 51.5
Dec 19°C / 66°F 10.3° / 27.6° 42.8
Heathcote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 784 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation784 ft (239 m)
Area255.2 sq mi (660.8 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-36.9221°N, 144.7084°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.68"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 126 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 70 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 121 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 149 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 70 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 65 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 10 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia M3.3 145 km
Jun 22, 2013 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia M3.2 130 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 128 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 59 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 118 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 134 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 128 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 63 km
Jan 5, 2001 32 km NE of Warburton, Australia M2.8 133 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 109 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 55 km
Apr 12, 2004 26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia M2.8 121 km
Mar 10, 2015 3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia M2.8 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 65°F (19°C) 1.3 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in Coldest
July 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
August 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in Wettest
September 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in

Heathcote has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 47°F in June to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Heathcote

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Holy Rosary School
Heathcote Primary School
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Radio Stations near Heathcote

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Heathcote

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Powder Magazine

Libraries in Heathcote

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Heathcote Library0.0

Hotels in Heathcote

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Union Hotel

Restaurants in Heathcote

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Midland Pizza
Mister Hibberts
Red Dragon

Cafes in Heathcote

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cellar and Store
Fetching Treasures
Fodder
Gaggle of Geese
Heathcote Harvest
Heathcote House

Monuments in Heathcote

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monument to First Powered Flight in Australia

Clinics in Heathcote

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

McIvor Medical Centre

Dentists in Heathcote

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Heathcote Dental

Veterinaries in Heathcote

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #7021130048

Gas Stations in Heathcote

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
BP
United

Banks in Heathcote

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank
NAB

Gyms in Heathcote

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

3523 Fitness Centre
Heathcote Swimming Pool
Yogatime

Golf Courses in Heathcote

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Heathcote Golf Course

Breweries in Heathcote

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Palling Bros
Tooborac Hotel & Brewery

Airports Near Heathcote

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Shepparton AirportSHTMedium Airport
Arkells AirfieldSmall Airport
Avonmore AirportSmall Airport
Bamawm AirportSmall Airport
Bendigo AirportBXGSmall Airport
Blue Tongue AirfieldSmall Airport
Castlemaine AirportSmall Airport
Derby FieldSmall Airport
Elmore AirportSmall Airport
Emu Creek AirfieldSmall Airport
Flying Circus AirfieldSmall Airport
Kotta AirportSmall Airport
Kyabram AirportSmall Airport
Kyneton AirportSmall Airport
Legate AirfieldSmall Airport
Ling Lake AirfieldSmall Airport
Locksley FieldSmall Airport
Mangalore AirportSmall Airport
Marshall AirfieldSmall Airport
Melton AirportSmall Airport
Nagambie AirportSmall Airport
Prairie AirportSmall Airport
Puckapunyal (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Raywood AirfieldSmall Airport
Riddell AirportSmall Airport
Rochford AirstripSmall Airport
Romsey AirportSmall Airport
Skydive Nagambie AirportSmall Airport
Smeaton airfield privateSmall Airport
Sunbury (Penfield) AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury East AirportSmall Airport
The Boreen AirstripSmall Airport
Valken Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Wahring FieldSmall Airport
Woodvale AirportSmall Airport
Yeaburn AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Heathcote

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post
Heathcote Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Heathcote

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Anthony Coptic Orthodox Monastery
St John's Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heathcote

What is the population of Heathcote?

Heathcote has a population of 2,712 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 255.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 57.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Heathcote expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,562, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $143,600 (49% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $718 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Heathcote?

Heathcote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches.

How is the job market in Heathcote?

The unemployment rate in Heathcote is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $319. There are 258 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Heathcote?

The median home value in Heathcote is $143,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $718. The homeownership rate is 85.2%.

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