Moving to Hamlyn Heights VIC 3215
What the official numbers say about living in Hamlyn Heights — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Budget around $696,500 for a median house or $557,500 for a unit (based on 2024 sales). Sale prices moved up about 90% between 2014 and 2024.
Renting? The census median is $345 a week, against a median household income of $1,643 a week.
About 69% of homes are owner-occupied and 30% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Hamlyn Heights grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (6,075 → 6,518 people).
Around 64% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, India, Italy; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Croatian, Macedonian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Hamlyn Heights scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (74% of workers), while 22% work from home.
Nearest train station: North Geelong, 2.2 km east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Spirit of Tasmania, 3.4 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Avalon Airport, 16.1 km north-east.
The Melbourne CBD is roughly 65 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 36 schools · 64 cafes & restaurants · 8 supermarkets · 36 parks — see them all on the Hamlyn Heights profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Western Heights College 250 m · Hamlyn Banks Primary School 500 m · Hamlyn Views School 600 m · Herne Hill Primary School 800 m · Clonard College 950 m · St Joseph's College Geelong Westcourt Campus 1.1 km · Nelson Park School 1.3 km · Kardinia International College 1.4 km
Groceries: Newlanders IGA 1.4 km · NQR 1.7 km · Hugsiam Asian Grocery 1.8 km · Coles 2 km · Aldi 2.1 km · Woolworths 2.4 km · The Source Bulk Foods 2.8 km · ALDI 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Tom McKean Linear Park 350 m · Downie Reserve 400 m · Hamlyn Park 400 m · Edgecombe Reserve 750 m · Milton Reserve 800 m · Haines Reserve 850 m · Maurice Reserve 900 m · Katoomba Reserve 950 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Hamlyn Heights, most often seen first: Red Wattlebird · Rainbow Lorikeet · New Holland Honeyeater · Spotted Turtle-dove · Little Raven · House Sparrow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Hamlyn Heights, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlyn Heights here | 6,518 | $696,500 | 6/10 | 9% |
| Herne Hill | 3,507 | $686,500 | 5/10 | 10% |
| Manifold Heights | 2,681 | $1,260,000 | 9/10 | 12% |
| Bell Park | 5,602 | $620,000 | 3/10 | 5% |
| North Geelong | 3,225 | $640,000 | 4/10 | 4% |
| Bell Post Hill | 5,083 | $670,000 | 3/10 | 4% |
| Geelong West | 7,345 | $860,000 | 8/10 | 7% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Greater Geelong — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Corio — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 3215 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Hamlyn Heights profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
A house in Hamlyn Heights has a median sale price of $696,500 (2024 sales), and a unit $557,500. Renters pay a median $345 a week, and about 30% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 6,075 people to 6,518. It sits about 65 km from the Melbourne CBD in a straight line, and North Geelong station is roughly 2.2 km away. Local government is Greater Geelong council, and the federal seat is Corio.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Hamlyn Heights vs Herne Hill · Hamlyn Heights vs Manifold Heights.
Nearby guides: Herne Hill · Manifold Heights · Bell Park · North Geelong · Bell Post Hill · Geelong West.
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