Manifold Heights
VIC 3218 · Greater Geelong
2,681 (2021) → 2,827 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Manifold Heights is a high growth suburb in Greater Geelong, VIC 3218, about 66km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $987K is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is right by the coast. Manifold Heights has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 93/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3218 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.16%), India (1.68%), New Zealand (0.9%), Italy (0.75%), Nepal (0.56%)
Top languages: Italian (1.53%), Punjabi (0.75%), Nepali (0.56%), Macedon (0.56%), Urdu (0.52%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1038 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Manifold Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1082
Nearby (within 10km)
- Holy Spirit Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.4kmICSEA 1068
- St Joseph's College Geelong - Westcourt CampusSecondary · Catholic · 0.8km
- Herne Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1023
- Clonard CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1051
- The Geelong College Preparatory SchoolCombined · Independent · 1km
- Newtown Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1076
- St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1107
- Ashby Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1059
- Western Heights Secondary College-Quamby CampusSecondary · Government · 1.4km
- Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1105
- St Joseph's College GeelongSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1075
- Hamlyn Views SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 998
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Manifold Heights
Is Manifold Heights safe?
Manifold Heights has a residential safety score of 93/100, 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 2,909 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Manifold Heights?
In Manifold Heights, the .
How far is Manifold Heights from Melbourne CBD?
Manifold Heights is about 65.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 174 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Manifold Heights?
Manifold Heights has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1082 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Manifold Heights?
Manifold Heights has a transport score of 64/100 and 17 bus stops.