Heidelberg West, VIC 3081

Even passing through on the bus, I've seen open drug dealing. Sketchy people always get on the bus at Bell street. Friend had a fire started by people putting lighters through her window. Another friend rented here and noted bail hostels in the area. Even Broadmeadows looks better and feels safer.

Hi all, I'm new to the property investment game. I have friends who have bought and live in Heidelberg West. They say despite its old dodgy reputation, its changing fast and is a great place to live. Amazing bus transport routes that take you to the city in 35min; lots of trees, peaceful and quiet, close to major shops, etc, etc. Anyway, I'm looking to buy an investment property soon. There's a few places on the market, but I'm particularly interested in 8 Tobruk Ave Heidelberg West (3 bed

I (30yo professional) moved in here 9 months ago and I was a little apprehensive at first as I had hard about the commission housing and had seen the odd junkie about. To be honest we cannot have fallen in love with this place quicker though. A lot of development Happening and young couples moving into the area. So close to the fwy and city. HEAPS of beautiful walks and tracks that extend all the way to the city through leafy Ivanhoe and even as far as Oakleigh and Glen Waverley! So convenient and close to everything and to be honest, the only play you bump into “not so warm” people is at the local ALDI but they tend to do their own thing. Never a problem and or drama here. Strongly advise anyone to come move into the area...house prices are going up exponentially also! It’s a true win win suburb.

Rough but look after their own (and i felt included in that) was my first impression until I was recently assault at the mall by someone clearly psychotic who thought I was someone they knew. On a fine Saturday morning.... My 11yo son saw it all and it was a horrible experience with police etc. Lots of the rough locals came to help us and got rid of the offending woman. All agreed that this was an outlier experience and she wasn't local... but that day walking home I saw 2 other people just raving at the sky on the street. So while the response to this was great and it's probably a rare thing, you only need this to happen to you once to completely feel alienated and unsafe. Maybe this will feel better for me in time but right now I just want to get out of here.

With all sorts of issue, Heidelberg West could be one of the best suburbs you could find with a budget around 700k. Close to everything.Lots of development that might revamp the entire suburb. There are more people walking their dogs on the street. Certainly, the demographics is changing. Easily one of the suburbs with top potential.

Living there for last 6 months. So far so good. Heidelberg West is changing . You can find more information on the council website ( https://shaping.banyule.vic.gov.au) . Yeah, with the money we paid , that I think it is really good ( unless you have big budget so you have more choice) with location , size land , and Olympic Park Master Plan, School rebuilt, housing are replacing by private own and The Bell Street Mall Cultural are on the way , it is really make the area changing quickly. I meet up with community once every month on Saturday in front of library , it is great and friendly place to be. I thinks the past is the past . Heidelberg West now is not what it was on 60"s .

living there for about 4 years and turn it into an investment property. There was no issue living there. Newspaper is always biased towards reporting terrible and unfortunate events. They never report majority of people in Heidelberg West are friendly, as it's not newsworthy. In terms of investment return, the rent is definitely increasing. House price is keeping pace with the general property market. Plus, there is huge bluesky opportunity if the gentrification accelerates.

No issues in the 1 & 1/2 years I have lived here so far. So much change happening with lots of old houses being redeveloped, including public housing. Very convenient for shopping and restaurant access and we love how leafy and green the suburb is. Great value with million-dollar suburbs neighbouring.

Bought a property here early 2011. Lived here since then. Sold it eventually and moved. Terrible area, a lot of disrespectful people, worst drivers and worst teens I've ever seen. A rough suburb in general! Just do NOT risk it especially when you have kids or planning to have kids.

Recently bought a house in Heidelberg West backing onto the Darebin creek; would have to be one of the most beautiful parklands in inner Melbourne-even occasionally see kangaroos in the early morning! Also know the names of most of the people on the street, many of whom went out of their way to welcome me to the neighbourhood, invite me round for coffee, BBQs etc. There are some rough types around but they seem pretty harmless, also not much in the way of nightlife but the trade off for affordability is worth it, especially as it is only a five minute drive from Preston that has heaps if nightlife i can go to. I can see already a lot of building and new people moving to the area and lots of potential for it getting better and better, would definitely recommend.