Victoria · Postcode 3218
Manifold Heights postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 66 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Manifold 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.
Where Manifold Heights ranks: SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Manifold Heights vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Manifold Heights | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,820 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $310 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,990 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 39 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% -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.
Manifold Heights (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, Manifold Heights has a population of 2,681 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,820, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 9 (0.3% of residents).
Housing in Manifold Heights includes a median weekly rent of $310, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,990, with 1,069 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 67.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Manifold Heights scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Manifold Heights include Manifold Heights Primary School and Holy Spirit Parish School.
Manifold Heights is part of the Geelong statistical area in Victoria.
Manifold Heights details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3218 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 2,681 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,820/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $984/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $310 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,990 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Population Density | 2862/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,069 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (0.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -38.14 |
| Longitude | 144.33 |
| 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 | 570 (21.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 277 (10.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 735 (27.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 706 (26.3%) |
| 65+ years | 394 (14.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 247 (9.2%) |
| Arthritis | 193 (7.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 101 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 95 (3.5%) |
| Diabetes | 88 (3.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 45 (1.7%) |
| Dementia | 13 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 72 (6.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 395 (37.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 429 (40.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 160 (15.2%) |
Schools in Manifold Heights
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Manifold Heights. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Manifold Heights
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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.