Heldenberg: population and statistics
Heldenberg has a population of 1,492 (2026) across 27.5 km², or 54.3 people per km². It ranks 1,301 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +19.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,492 residents
- 27.5 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 224 m
Heldenberg in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Heldenberg ranks No. 349 by population.
Share of people under 15: 17.6% in Heldenberg, compared with an average of 14.3% in Lower Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 16.0 in Heldenberg, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 25.8% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,139 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people under 15”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,849 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Großweikersdorf (3,347 residents), 3.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,556 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Heldenberg over time
Heldenberg had 1,247 residents in 2016 and 1,492 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,389 |
| 2022 | 1,441 |
| 2023 | 1,462 |
| 2024 | 1,486 |
| 2025 | 1,478 |
| 2026 | 1,492 |
All indicators for Heldenberg
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Heldenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 17.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 128 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.3% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,576 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 42.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,718 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.3% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 920 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Heldenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 606 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,318 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.42 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 707 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Heldenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 101 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,502 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 109 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,521 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,594 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 122 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,469 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,579 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 355 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 947 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,295 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 211 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Heldenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 77.5% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 948 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.7% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,384 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 235 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,685 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 16.0 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,841 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Heldenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 335 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Heldenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 5.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,357 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 454 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,239 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Heldenberg | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 66.7% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 909 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 12.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 750 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Heldenberg
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade25.8% ×1.1
- Health and social work12.5% ×1.3
- Information and communication9.2% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical9.2% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services9.2% ×1.2
- Other service activities9.2% ×1.1
- Manufacturing6.7% ×1.1
- Construction6.7% ×1.0
Sunshine and temperatures: Heldenberg
Where is Heldenberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Heldenberg?
Heldenberg has 1,492 residents (2026), ranking 1,301 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Heldenberg?
Heldenberg covers 27.5 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Heldenberg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Heldenberg went from 1,247 to 1,492, a change of +19.6%.
Where is Heldenberg?
Heldenberg is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Hollabrunn (district). Latitude 48.500, longitude 15.950.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Heldenberg?
In Heldenberg, “Share of people under 15” stands at 17.6% (2026), ranking 128 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Heldenberg?
In Heldenberg, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 16.0 (2024), ranking 1,841 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Heldenberg?
In Heldenberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,139 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Heldenberg?
The nearest to Heldenberg are Großweikersdorf (3.8 km), Ziersdorf (3.9 km), Großriedenthal (6.4 km), Rußbach (8.5 km), Kirchberg am Wagram (8.6 km).