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Overview

Healesville lies 64 km north‑east of Melbourne’s central business district within the Shire of Yarra Ranges and sits on the Watts River, a tributary of the Yarra. At the 2021 census the town had 7,589 residents. The surrounding wildlife sanctuary and the celebrated Healesville Sanctuary draw visitors for native‑animal encounters, while the nearby wine and food scene, organic market and regular community festivals give locals a relaxed, outdoor‑focused lifestyle.

The town is served by a range of community amenities, including Healesville Primary, St Brigid’s Catholic Primary, Healesville High School and the Worawa Aboriginal College, as well as an active Country Fire Authority brigade. Sport is well represented with football, cricket, tennis, horse racing, greyhound racing, golf and soccer clubs. Public transport is provided by the Yarra Valley Railway, running from Healesville Station on Sundays, public holidays and school‑holiday periods, linking the community to the wider Yarra Valley region.