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Victoria · Postcode 3222
Marcus Hill postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 58 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Marcus 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.
Where Marcus Hill ranks: household income is in the top 10% of VIC suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Marcus Hill vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Marcus Hill | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,374 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 48 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% -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.
Marcus Hill is a locality 58 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3222. It falls within the Geelong region. The local government area is Greater Geelong.
According to the 2021 Census, Marcus Hill has a population of 164 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $2,374, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, lower than the VIC average.
Housing in Marcus Hill includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 50 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Marcus Hill scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Marcus Hill is part of the Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula statistical area in Victoria.
Marcus Hill details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3222 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 164 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,374/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $986/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 13.1 km² |
| Population Density | 12/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 50 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -38.233333 |
| Longitude | 144.566667 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 58 km |
| Region (SA4) | Geelong |
| Area (SA3) | Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula |
| Local Government | Greater Geelong |
| Federal Electorate | Corangamite |
| State Electorate | Bellarine (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 17 (10.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 18 (11.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 30 (18.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 50 (30.5%) |
| 65+ years | 46 (28.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 16 (9.8%) |
| Asthma | 16 (9.8%) |
| Cancer | 7 (4.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (3.0%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (1.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 5 (10.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 21 (42.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 23 (46.9%) |
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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.