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
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 1071
Nearby (within 10km)
- Holy Spirit Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.4kmICSEA 1071
- St Joseph's College Geelong - Westcourt CampusSecondary · Catholic · 0.8km
- Herne Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1010
- Clonard CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1046
- Newtown Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1087
- The Geelong College Preparatory SchoolCombined · Independent · 1km
- St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1096
- Ashby Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1056
- Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1097
- St Joseph's College GeelongSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1072
- Western Heights Secondary College-Quamby CampusSecondary · Government · 1.4km
- Hamlyn Views SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 991
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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
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
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.
What schools are in Manifold Heights?
Manifold Heights has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1071 (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.