Big Hill at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,571
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Big Hill.
The postcode for Big Hill is 3231 (VIC).
Big Hill (3231) sits in the Surf Coast region of Victoria.
Big Hill has roughly 1,571 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Big Hill scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Big Hill's population at 1,571, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,571
Median age
56
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,571
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Big Hill.
Local schools for Big Hill
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Government School Catchment
Lorne P-12 College
Aireys Inlet Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Big Hill.
- What is the Big Hill postcode?
- Big Hill is in the 3231 postcode, in VIC, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
- Where is Big Hill?
- Big Hill is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3231, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Big Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Big Hill?
- There are 2 schools serving Big Hill on this page, including Lorne P-12 College, Aireys Inlet Primary School.
- How walkable is Big Hill?
- Big Hill has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Big Hill?
- Big Hill is close to Big Hill, Eastern View, Moggs Creek, Fairhaven, Boonah.
- What is the population of Big Hill?
- The population of Big Hill is approximately 1,571 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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