Median house price
$760k
+9.7% change
VIC · Greater Geelong Council
Hamlyn Heights, 3215
Est. population · Jun 2025
6,864
Growth (1 yr)
+1.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.9%
Median age
38
Median income
$1,643/wk
Employment rate
63.4%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$760,000
Languages at home
13.3%non-English
Most common: Italian, Macedonian, Croatian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Café precinct
- Cycling
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Greater Geelong Council, Hamlyn Heights is a mid-sized suburb with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. School and preschool provision is plentiful within the local area.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses linking the suburb to surrounding areas. Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Desirability rates good overall, led by stronger growth momentum, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Hamlyn Heights snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$490/wk
Population (ERP)
6,864
+1.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#81
among Metro Melbourne · Established
Safety
29th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
81st
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
52nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 63.8/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 18% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 656th in Australia
- State rank
- 225th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #81 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #164 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $490
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $760,000
- Median price change
- +9.7%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
6,864(June 2025)
+1.5% annual · +5.9% over 5 years · 81th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.5%
- 5-year growth
- +5.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +100
- Change in 5 years
- +382
- Growth rank in VIC
- 81th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~7,250), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 6,518
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,643
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 170 of 2,839
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Employment rate
- 63.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,239 / 413 / 17
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 227
- Against the person
- 37
- Against property
- 155
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 33.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 176 residents
- State safety percentile
- 29.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -26.8%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage22
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft15
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle66
- B49 Other Theft18
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order20
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 12
- Median school ICSEA (12 schools)
- 1,010.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 52th
School list
- Western Heights Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 991 · 43th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 1,060 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- Hamlyn Banks Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 976 · 36th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 290 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Hamlyn Views SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 998 · 46th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 150 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Clonard CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1051 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 940 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Herne Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1023 · 57th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 267 students · Top SEA quarter 18% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Kardinia International CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1155 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 1,925 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Nelson Park SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 938 · 20th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 334 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Holy Family SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1029 · 60th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 344 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Holy Spirit Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1068 · 75th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 326 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Manifold Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1082 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 9% · 469 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
33 public transport stops in this suburb
- Drysdale Ave/Sladen St
- Hamlyn Ave/Sladen St
- Logan St/Shannon Ave
- Logan St/Shannon Ave
- Marathon Ave/Sladen St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
182 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 cafes · 1 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 1 libraries · 2 places of worship · 8 playgrounds · 2 sports centres · 41 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 9 parks mapped in suburb, 8 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 33 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 52 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 55/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.46
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.77
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.38
Food & drink(5)
- Bumble Bee EateryCafe
Unit 2 63 Vines Road
- Canteen 3215Cafe
79 Vines Road
- Eddy and WillsCafe
130 Church Street
- Pizza MobFast food
95 Vines Road
- Vines Road Fish and ChipsFast food
65 Vines Road
Shopping(3)
- Goodall's Quality MeatsButcher
89 Vines Road
- Vallis Mini MartConvenience store
67 Vines Road
Community(6)
- Vines Road Community CentreCommunity centre
- Western Heights College LibraryLibrary
- Hamlyn Banks Primary SchoolSchool
2-24 Chaucer Street
- Hamlyn Views SchoolSchool
19-35 Quamby Avenue
- Herne Hill Primary SchoolSchool
2-24 Gwynne Street
- Western Heights CollegeSchool
37-61 Vines Road
Health & services(2)
- AmcalPharmacy
99 Vines Road
- North Geelong Veterinary ClinicVeterinary
278 Church Street
Sport & outdoors(61)
- Downie ReservePark
- Edgecombe ReservePark
- Haines ReservePark
1A Wilks Street, Hamlyn Heights
- Hamlyn ParkPark
- Heritage ParkPark
- Katoomba ReservePark
19A Katoomba Court
- Park
- Sharland ParkPark
2-30 White Gum Drive, Hamlyn Heights
- Tom McKean Linear ParkPark
- Downie Crescent PlaygroundPlayground
- Fairlie Reserve EastPlayground
- Playground (6)
- Sports centre (2)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (41)
Transport(8)
8 bus stops
Other(29)
- Bench (10)
- Bicycle Parking (4)
- Geelong Animal Welfare SocietyCharity
Unit 1 63 Vines Road
- UnitingCareCharity
81 Vines Road
- VinniesCharity
71-75 Vines Road
- Second Hand School SpecialistsClothes
21B Fairlie Street
- Dimo's ComputersComputer
87 Vines Road, Hamlyn Heights
- The BallroomDance
- Drinking water
- Fitness Station
- The Pink CarnationFlorist
69 Vines Road
- Garden
- Hair By NolaHairdresser
21 Fairlie Street
- Salon MerakiHairdresser
77 Vines Road
- Bliss Zone MassageMassage
- Parkwood Motel & ApartmentsMotel
8-10 Lily Street
- Parking (14)
- Western Heights CollegeParking
- Parking Space (22)
- Picnic Table (3)
- Saint Nicholas Serbian Orthodox ChurchPlace of worship
- The Dormition of Our Lady Greek Orthodox ChurchPlace of worship
3 Taliska Avenue
- Australia PostPost Box
- Vines Road Post OfficePost office
97 Vines Road, Hamlyn Heights
- Public toilets
- Shelter (18)
- Elstoft HouseSocial Facility
12-14 Beulah Street
- TelstraTelephone
- Waste Basket (5)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Downie ReservePark
- Edgecombe ReservePark
- Haines ReservePark
- Hamlyn ParkPark
- Heritage ParkPark
- Katoomba ReservePark
- Sharland ParkPark
- Tom McKean Linear ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 11
- Parks (OSM)
- 9
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Saint Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church
- The Dormition of Our Lady Greek Orthodox Church
3 Taliska Avenue
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- McKellar Centre (0.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- AmcalVines RoadPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 260
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 37.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 128 mm · ~16 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 124 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 149 mm · ~19 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 182 mm · ~23 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
58 planning-related records
2021· 26 proposals
September 2021
- Construction of Three (3) Dwellings and a Three (3) Lot Subdivision24 WILLANA AVENUE HAMLYN HEIGHTS 3215NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of Three (3) Dwellings29 DRYSDALE AVENUE HAMLYN HEIGHTS 3215NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a Shed in a Special Building Overlay18 MARLO STREET HAMLYN HEIGHTS 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling in a Special Building Overlay12 ARTHUR STREET HAMLYN HEIGHTS 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings24 SLADEN STREET HAMLYN HEIGHTS 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Extension to an Existing Dwelling272 CHURCH STREET HAMLYN HEIGHTS 3215No permit required
July 2021
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision15 NALANGIL AVENUE HAMLYN HEIGHTS 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision20 PRIDE AVENUE HAMLYN HEIGHTS 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Three (3) Double Storey Dwellings Greater than 7.5 metres in Height5 SHERIDAN STREET HAMLYN HEIGHTS 3215NOD issued by a delegate
June 2021
- Construction of a Second Dwelling and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision5 BELCHER STREET HAMLYN HEIGHTS 3215NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of Two Dwellings41 HEATHER STREET HAMLYN HEIGHTS 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Second Dwelling1 WOORAYL STREET HAMLYN HEIGHTS 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Construction of Three (3) Dwellings and Three (3) Lot Subdivision23 WILLANA AVENUE HAMLYN HEIGHTS 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision138 Vines RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Shed in a Special Building Overlay20 Gladstone StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings7 LOGAN STREET HAMLYN HEIGHTS 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works Associated with an Addition to a Dwelling over 7.5mtrs14 Langibanool AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Eight Lot Subdivision72 VINES ROAD HAMLYN HEIGHTS 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Dwelling19 Vines RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Buildings and Works for the Construction of Four (4) Dwellings and Four (4) Lot Subdivision and alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1PARENT - 86 Vines RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Second Dwelling and Two (2) Lot Subdivision11 SHERIDAN STREET HAMLYN HEIGHTS 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings7 GLADSTONE STREET HAMLYN HEIGHTS 3215NOD issued by a delegate
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision33 Katoomba CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Two Lot Subdivision8 Lantana AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Eight Dwellings and an Eight Lot Subdivision30-32 Pride AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Three Dwellings and a Three Lot Subdivision49 Logan StreetNOD issued by a delegate
2020· 14 proposals
December 2020
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision31 Chaucer StreetNOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a Medical Centre and 2 Dwellings, Reduction to the Car Parking Requirement for a Medical Centre, and a 3 Lot Subdivision88 VINES ROAD HAMLYN HEIGHTS 3215In progress
- Buildings and Works Associated with an Addition to an Existing Dwelling within a Special Building Overlay102 Vines RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Four Dwellings and a Four Lot Subdivision2 HEATHER STREET HAMLYN HEIGHTS 3215Lapsed
November 2020
- Buildings and Works for Construction of Community Care Accommodation23 WEEROONA AVENUE HAMLYN HEIGHTS 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the Land for Three (3) Dwellings and Three (3) Lot Subdivision26 Waymouth StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Buildings and Works to Existing Dwelling, Construction of Two (2) Additional Dwellings and Three (3) Lot Subdivision182 Church StreetNOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of Three (3) Dwellings and Three (3) Lot Subdivision24 Griffen StreetNOD issued by a delegate
August 2020
- 3 Lot subdivision41 Logan StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two (2) Additional Dwellings and Buildings/Works to the Existing Dwelling6 Waiora AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Supermarket, Construct and Display Internally Illuminated and Business Identification Signage and Reduction in Carparking Requirements111-113 Vines RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Three (3) Dwellings and Three (3) Lot Subdivision43 Heather StreetNOD issued by a delegate
July 2020
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision10 TOYNE AVENUE HAMLYN HEIGHTS 3215In progress
- Construction of a Second Dwelling and Access to a Road Zone Category 1302 Church StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
7 active roadworks / incidents
- Council Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WAIORA AVENUE, PAUL STREET24 Jun 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.LANTANA AVENUE, BALLARAT ROAD24 Jun 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.WAYMOUTH STREET, LANTANA AVENUE24 Jun 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.PAUL STREET, ROBB AVENUE24 Jun 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.PAUL STREET, WAIORA AVENUE24 Jun 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.PAUL STREET, WAYMOUTH STREET24 Jun 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
- Council Works activities occurring between 25/06/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.TALISKA AVENUE, ANAKIE ROAD24 Jun 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Corio
- Member of Parliament
- Richard MARLES (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 122,756
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +0.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 36.8%Labor 63.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.0 km away).
Coalition 34.0%Labor 66.0%
2.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Hamlyn HeightsLabor 65.4% · Coalition 34.6% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Bell Park SouthLabor 65.0% · Coalition 35.0% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Herne HillLabor 70.7% · Coalition 29.3% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Bell ParkLabor 64.1% · Coalition 35.9% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Bell Post HillLabor 63.6% · Coalition 36.4% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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