Victoria · Postcode 3215
Hamlyn Heights postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 66 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Hamlyn Heights at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Hamlyn Heights vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Hamlyn Heights | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,643 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $345 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 38 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Hamlyn Heights is a coastal suburb of Melbourne in Victoria, with postcode 3215. It sits about 66 km from the Melbourne CBD, within the Greater Geelong local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 2.8 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Hamlyn Heights has a population of 6,518 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,643, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 75 (1.2% of residents).
Housing in Hamlyn Heights includes a median weekly rent of $345, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 2,668 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 69.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Hamlyn Heights scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Hamlyn Heights area, including Western Heights Secondary College, Hamlyn Banks Primary School, Herne Hill Primary School and others.
Hamlyn Heights is part of the Geelong statistical area in Victoria.
Hamlyn Heights details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3215 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 6,518 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,643/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $830/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $345 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Population Density | 2346/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,668 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 75 (1.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -38.12 |
| Longitude | 144.32 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 66 km |
| Region (SA4) | Geelong |
| Area (SA3) | Geelong |
| Local Government | Greater Geelong |
| Federal Electorate | Corio |
| State Electorate | Lara (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,115 (17.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 767 (11.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,903 (29.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,556 (23.9%) |
| 65+ years | 1,185 (18.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 627 (9.6%) |
| Arthritis | 589 (9.0%) |
| Diabetes | 298 (4.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 239 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 223 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 100 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 66 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 131 (5.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,006 (38.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,071 (40.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 419 (15.9%) |
Schools in Hamlyn Heights
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Hamlyn Heights. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Hamlyn Heights
Same Postcode (3215)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.