Victoria · Postcode 3218
Herne Hill postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 66 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Herne Hill 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
Herne Hill vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Herne Hill | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,420 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $270 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 36 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈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.
Herne Hill (3218) is a coastal town in regional Victoria. It lies around 66 km from Melbourne by road. The locality is part of the Geelong statistical area. It is administered by Greater Geelong.
According to the 2021 Census, Herne Hill has a population of 3,507 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,420, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 46 (1.3% of residents).
Housing in Herne Hill includes a median weekly rent of $270, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 1,601 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 61.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Herne Hill scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Herne Hill is served by Clonard College.
Herne Hill is part of the Geelong statistical area in Victoria.
Herne Hill details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3218 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 3,507 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,420/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $870/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $270 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2336/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,601 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 46 (1.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -38.1329 |
| Longitude | 144.3305 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 66 km |
| Region (SA4) | Geelong |
| Area (SA3) | Geelong |
| Local Government | Greater Geelong |
| Federal Electorate | Corio |
| State Electorate | Geelong (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 597 (17.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 376 (10.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,160 (33.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 806 (23.0%) |
| 65+ years | 562 (16.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 376 (10.7%) |
| Arthritis | 298 (8.5%) |
| Diabetes | 160 (4.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 128 (3.6%) |
| Cancer | 104 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 50 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 15 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 138 (8.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 689 (43.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 554 (35.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 203 (12.8%) |
Schools in Herne Hill
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Herne Hill. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.