SuburbCheck

Hamlyn Heights

VIC 3215 · Greater Geelong

6,518 (2021) → 6,874 est. (2025) · High Growth

71
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,518
Population
$724K
Median house (2024)
85
Safety score
62
Transport score

Hamlyn Heights is a high growth suburb in Greater Geelong, VIC 3215, about 65km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $724K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 62/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Hamlyn Heights has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 85/100.

65.4 km
To Melbourne CBD
2.7 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
2.2 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,518
Population
38
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,643
vs NSW median-11.2%
Bachelor degree or higher39.6%
Born in Australia81.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,239 / 17 / 413

Top countries of birth: England (1.84%), India (1.58%), Italy (1.01%), North Macedonia (0.87%), New Zealand (0.78%)

Top languages: Italian (1.49%), Croatian (1.37%), Macedon (1.15%), Punjabi (0.8%), Serbian (0.75%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$724K-12.2%
Median house (2024)
$511K-17.1%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

85
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

22
Break & enter dwelling338/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
11
Motor vehicle theft169/100k
7
Domestic assault107/100k
—
RobberyNot reported
5
Non-domestic assault77/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 194 (all categories, latest year)2,976 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

56

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

82
Within 10km5 in suburb
5
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1038 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Herne Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1010
  • Hamlyn Views SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 991
  • Hamlyn Banks Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 983
  • Western Heights Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 981
  • Western Heights Secondary College-Quamby CampusSecondary · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Clonard CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1046
  • Kardinia International CollegeCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1143
  • St Joseph's College Geelong - Westcourt CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.1km
  • Nelson Park SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 940
  • Holy Family SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1032
  • Holy Spirit Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1071
  • Manifold Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1071
  • North Geelong Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 950
  • Bell Park North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 964
  • Bell Park North Primary School-Geelong English Language ProgramPrimary · Government · 1.9km
  • SEDA College (Victoria) - BVNV GeelongSecondary · Independent · 2.1km
  • St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1096

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

62
32Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationNorth Geelong Railway (2.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

24.8°C
Summer max
14.0°C
Winter max
540mm
Rainfall/yr
6.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

90 in suburbSupermarkets
203 in suburbCafes/Rest.
359 in suburbParks
238 in suburbPlaygrounds
33242 in suburbPools
162 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
40 in suburbGPs
111 in suburbPharmacies
100 in suburbChildcare
21 in suburbLibraries
14928 in suburbSports fields
21 in suburbVets
Nearest beachEastern Beach (4.5 km)
Nearest hospitalSt John of God Geelong Hospital (4.2 km)
Nearest vet780 m
Nearest airportAvalon (15.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

73

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

16
Gyms
8
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
149
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

55

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

35
Parks
0
Nature reserves
15
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

71

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

2
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
13
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
3
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

27

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.31
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

7

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

2
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.31

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.34%
Projected population 20419,726
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Greater Geelong

Herne Hill$630K61transportManifold Heights$750K64transportBell Park$620K59transportNorth Geelong$639K88transportGeelong West$745K75transportDrumcondraData not available80transport

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Frequently asked questions about Hamlyn Heights

Is Hamlyn Heights safe?

Hamlyn Heights has a residential safety score of 85/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,976 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Hamlyn Heights?

In Hamlyn Heights, the .

How far is Hamlyn Heights from Melbourne CBD?

Hamlyn Heights is about 65.4 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Hamlyn Heights?

Hamlyn Heights has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 991 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Hamlyn Heights?

Hamlyn Heights has a transport score of 62/100 and 32 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.