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| Locality | Heatherton |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Kingston City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.95587 |
| Longitude | 145.0896 |
| Population | 2,826 |
| Density | 405.5 /km² |
| Area | 7.0 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 3202 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 19 km southeast |
Heatherton is a locality in the Kingston City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,826. The locality covers an area of 7.0 km², giving a population density of about 405.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 19 km southeast of Melbourne. Heatherton is located at 37.9559°S, 145.0896°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3202.
Heatherton unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes, where the rich, dark earth, a deep umber after rain, cradles a patchwork of residential blocks and burgeoning commercial centres. It lies 2.9 km east-north-east of Cheltenham, VIC (from Cheltenham, VIC: bearing 77°T), and is situated 10.8 km south-west of Glen Waverley. The air here carries a subtle, earthy scent, a mingling of freshly mown lawns and the distant, sweet perfume of flowering wattles, especially potent in the late afternoon sun. Mature eucalypts, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, stand sentinel along street verges, their leaves rustling a dry, papery whisper that speaks of the open sky above. The characteristic light of this region, a soft, diffused glow, often paints the suburban rooftops in hues of pale gold and rose as dusk begins its slow descent.
The story of Heatherton is one of quiet growth, evolving from the pastoral leases that once defined this land. The local economy, while diverse, retains strong ties to its agricultural roots, with market gardens and hobby farms still dotting the periphery, supplying fresh produce to neighbouring suburbs. The establishment of key transport routes in the latter half of the twentieth century spurred its development, transforming it from a semi-rural outpost into a vibrant residential hub. This evolution is marked by the distinctive character of its shopping centres, small, self-contained clusters that serve as the daily focal points for residents, fostering a sense of local connection and the unhurried rhythm of everyday life.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Heatherton, Victoria. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Heatherton, in the Kingston City local government area.
Detailed location data for Heatherton includes the postcode (3202), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kingston City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Heatherton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |