Heidelberg
Welcome to Heidelberg
From hilltop views of the mountains to tranquil riverside living and an array of options in between, Heidelberg is a diverse suburb of rich historic and contemporary appeal. With a vibrant shopping and café scene, meandering Yarra trails and a handy location just 25 minutes from town, it’s easy to see why locals love Heidelberg.
Neighbourhood Tag
#mountainviews #tranquil #riversideliving #architecture #luxury #modern
Your Neighbours
Filled with singles, couples, families, and retirees
Your Lifestyle
Highly coveted location offering a fabulous lifestyle, whatever your age or stage in life
The Market
In-demand location combining convenience with contemporary appeal
About Heidelberg
Nearby Transportation
Served by buses and Heidelberg train station
Commute to City
13 km to Melbourne CBD
30 minute drive to CBD
40 minute bus ride to CBD
25 minute train ride to CBD via Heidelberg train station
Nearby Schools
Primary Heidelberg Primary School, St John's School, Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School, Ivanhoe Grammar School, Rosanna Golf Links Primary School, Banyule Primary School, Rosanna Primary School, St Puis X School, Macleod College, St Martin of Tours School, Charles La Trobe P-12 College (La Trobe Campus), Charles La Trobe P-12 College (Olympic Village Primary Campus), Viewbank Primary School
Secondary Our Lady of Mercy College, Viewbank College, Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School, Ivanhoe Grammar School, Macleod College, Marcellin College, Charles La Trobe P-12 College (La Trobe Campus)
Nearby Parks
Heidelberg Parks, Banksia Park, Warringal Parklands, Beverley Road Reserve, Creek Bend Reserve, Heidelberg Park and Heidelberg Park Rotunda, Remembrance Parks, Rivergum Walk, Service Reserve, VC Henerson Reserve
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Your Neighbourhood
Local Guide
Vast sporting and recreational amenities, leading schools, a Zone 1 train station, Burgundy Street shopping precinct and state-of-the-art medical facilities are at the heart of this highly-coveted location which, in times gone by, was the inspiration for late 19th century ‘Australian Impressionist’ artists including Streeton, Roberts and McCubbin. Today, Heidelberg inspires singles, couples, families and retirees with its amenity and lifestyle focus. All manner of architectural styles are represented in Heidelberg, from Victorian and Edwardian period homes to Art Deco treasures to modern domains as well as easy-care units and a growing pool of luxury apartments.
History
Sold by the Crown in 1838, Heidelberg was one of Australia's earliest rural allotments. Originally known as Warringal, the Aboriginal term for eagle's nest, it was renamed Heidelberg after the German city of the same name. The Warringal Cemetery on Upper Heidelberg Road contains many of the oldest graves in Victoria, with some even pre-dating the establishment of the Colony of Victoria. Famous for its stunning views of the Yarra Valley, Heidelberg’s picturesque vistas attracted many artists and influenced the ‘Heidelberg School’ movement of the late 19th century. Heidelberg was proclaimed a shire in 1871 and its town hall was built in 1937. The suburb was home to the athlete’s village for the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. Today Heidelberg is a desirable locality featuring beautiful parklands, wide-ranging housing stock and established schools, making it an ideal family environment with a rich and unique history.
