Family Guide to Heidelberg (2026)
Heidelberg has adequate family infrastructure: 5 schools, 13 parks, 11 medical centres and 6 supermarkets.
Schools in Heidelberg
Heidelberg has 5 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| The Austin School | 1 | — |
| St John’s Catholic Primary School | 1 | 51-55 Cape Street |
| Banyule Primary School | 1 | 50 Banyule Road |
| Heidelberg Primary School | 1 | 120 Cape Street, Heidelberg |
| Our Lady of Mercy College | 2-3 | 52 Cape Street |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
Heidelberg has 13 parks:
- Remembrance Park
- Banksia Park
- Haward Walkway
- Warringal Parklands
- Heidelberg Park
- River Gum Walk
- De Winton Park
- Manton Street Reserve
- Plus 5 more parks
Healthcare
11 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital for Women | 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg | — |
| Mount Street Medical Centre | — | — |
| The Osteo Group | 190 Rosanna Road | — |
| Heidelberg Park Specialist Centre | — | — |
| The Performance Podiatrist | 101 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg | — |
| Rosanna medical group | 88 Lower Plenty Road | — |
| Austin Hospital | 145 Studley Road | — |
| Warringal Private Hospital | 216 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg | +61 3 9274 1300 |
| Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre | — | — |
| Heidelberg Dermatology | 5 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg | +61 3 8414 9995 |
Childcare
4 childcare centres:
- Goodstart Early Learning Heidelberg
- Austin Health Child Care Centre
- Heidelberg Preschool — 4 Orient Place, Heidelberg
- Creative Play Early Learning Centre
Supermarkets
- IGA — 90 Lower Plenty Road
- Heidelberg Pickles And Pappads
- Woolworths
- Leo’s Fine Food & Wine — 133 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg
- Coles — 56 Burgundy Street
- Aldi — 56 Burgundy Street
The Family Verdict
Heidelberg 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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