Family Guide to Heidelberg West (2026)
Heidelberg West has adequate family infrastructure: 4 schools, 9 parks, 2 medical centres and 3 supermarkets.
Schools in Heidelberg West
Heidelberg West has 4 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Charles La Trobe P-12 College Olympic Village Primary Campus | 1 | 152 Southern Road |
| Melbourne Polytechnic (Heidelberg Campus) | 3;5 | — |
| East Preston Islamic College | 1-3 | 55-57 Tyler Street |
| St Pius X Catholic Primary School | 1 | 419-431 Waterdale Road |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
Heidelberg West has 9 parks:
- Malahang Reserve
- C.H. Sullivan Memorial Park
- Shelley Reserve
- Olympic Park
- Narvik Crescent Reserve
- Greenbelt Reserve
- The Olympic Village Green
- James Reserve
- Plus 1 more parks
Healthcare
2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bellfield Medical Centre | 337 Bell Street | — |
| Banyule Community Health Centre | 21 Alamein Road, Heidelberg West | +61 3 9450 2000 |
Childcare
5 childcare centres:
- West Star Family Day Car — Rear of 57 The Mall
- Inspire Early Learning
- St Hellier Street Children’s Centre
- Aubrey Brooks Memorial Preschool — 347 Bell Street
- Morobe Street Children’s Centre — 229 Oriel Road
Supermarkets
- ALDI — 318 Bell Street
- Heidelberg IGA — 28-32 The Mall
- Foodworks — Waterdale Road, Heidelberg West
The Family Verdict
Heidelberg West has adequate family infrastructure. Covers the essentials for family life with room for growth.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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