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Victoria · Postcode 3937
Red Hill South postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 64 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Red Hill South 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 Red Hill South ranks: household income is in the top 10% of VIC suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in VIC; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Red Hill South vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Red Hill South | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,261 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $500 +VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,300 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 56 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% -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.
Red Hill South is a locality 64 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3937. It falls within the Mornington Peninsula region. The local government area is Mornington Peninsula.
According to the 2021 Census, Red Hill South has a population of 708 with a median age of 56. The median weekly household income is $2,261, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 5 (0.7% of residents).
Housing in Red Hill South includes a median weekly rent of $500, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,300, with 254 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Red Hill South scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Red Hill South is part of the Mornington Peninsula statistical area in Victoria.
Red Hill South details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3937 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 708 |
| Median Age | 56 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,261/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,059/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $500 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 15.1 km² |
| Population Density | 47/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 254 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (0.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -38.384 |
| Longitude | 145.024 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 64 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mornington Peninsula |
| Area (SA3) | Mornington Peninsula |
| Local Government | Mornington Peninsula |
| Federal Electorate | Flinders |
| State Electorate | Nepean (Eastern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 100 (14.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 63 (8.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 87 (12.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 239 (33.8%) |
| 65+ years | 219 (30.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 60 (8.5%) |
| Arthritis | 56 (7.9%) |
| Cancer | 34 (4.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 29 (4.1%) |
| Diabetes | 11 (1.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 9 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (1.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 55 (21.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 124 (48.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 73 (28.5%) |
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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.