Heywood
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Heywood is a small rural town in Victoria, Australia, known as the 'Junction of the South West' due to its location at the intersection of major highways. Surrounded by countryside, Heywood offers a friendly community and easy access to natural attractions like the Fitzroy River and Mount Clay State Forest.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
1,815
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-38.13°, 141.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,784
Local Cost
$1,160
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
13.9°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
9.4°C
Record High
43.5°C
Record Low
0.4°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
664 mm
Internet Speed
59 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
79 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
PTJ
Distance
25 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.