Red Hill South
VIC 3937 · Mornington Peninsula
708 (2021) → 713 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Red Hill South is a moderate growth suburb in Mornington Peninsula, VIC 3937, about 64km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Red Hill South are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Red Hill South has an overall score of 29/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 77/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.37%), New Zealand (1.41%), South Africa (0.85%), Germany (0.71%), USA (0.56%)
Top languages: German (0.71%), Hindi (0.56%), Italian (0.42%), Spanish (0.42%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
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:
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1032 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Red Hill Consolidated SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1083
- Dromana Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1016
- Peninsula Specialist CollegeCombined · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 960
- Balnarring Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 1079
- Dromana Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 1022
- Somers School CampPrimary · Government · 9.3km
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Red Hill South
Is Red Hill South safe?
Red Hill South has a residential safety score of 77/100, 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 1,130 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Red Hill South from Melbourne CBD?
Red Hill South is about 64.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 205 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Red Hill South?
Red Hill South has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Red Hill South?
Red Hill South has a transport score of 0/100.