[1] Heidelberg West contains The Mall, an open style shopping centre constructed during the 1950s.

Darebin Creek, and its surrounding parklands act as Heidelberg West's main public open space.

The urban parts of Heidelberg West consist mostly of medium to low-density housing and development.

The village was converted into a Housing Commission of Victoria estate following the conclusion of the games, and in recent years[when?]

In 2006 the suburb was selected for urban renewal by the State Government because of its low socio-economic profile.