Browse property in Healesville

Overview

Healesville sits 64 km north‑east of Melbourne’s CBD in the Shire of Yarra Ranges, on the banks of the Watts River. With a 2021 census population of 7,589, the town blends historic charm – highlighted by the 1888 Grand Hotel and the early‑20th‑century Memo arts centre – with natural attractions such as the Healesville Sanctuary and nearby Maroondah Dam and Reservoir Park, offering easy access to walking, picnicking and river‑side recreation.

A range of local amenities supports an active lifestyle. Primary and secondary schools, including Healesville High School, sit alongside the Yarra Valley Railway, which departs from Healesville Station on weekends and school holidays. Residents and visitors enjoy the Healesville Organic Market, cafés, restaurants and a vibrant sports scene featuring football, cricket, tennis, golf at the RACV Country Club and regular horse‑ and greyhound‑racing meetings. The mix of tourism, horticulture and viticulture industries underpins a diverse housing stock that caters to families, retirees and those drawn to the Yarra Valley’s food and wine culture.

Region type mix: Metro 93%, Regional 7%.