Golden Plains Shire Council
Herne Hill
Herne Hill at a glance
Median house
$705,000
Median unit
$300,000
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
14.9k
Median age 37
About
Welcome to Herne Hill.
Herne Hill (3218) sits in the Golden Plains region of Victoria. The median house here is $705,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Herne Hill has roughly 14,942 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $705,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $300,000, roughly 57% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $141,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Herne Hill on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$705,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $300,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$705,000
$300,000
14,942
Median age: 37
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.84% (median rent $520/wk against a $705,000 price tag). Units yield 7.11% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.84%
Based on $705,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20267.11%
Based on $300,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Herne Hill's population at 14,942, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
14,942
Median age
37
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Herne Hill scores 30/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
114
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.
30
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Herne Hill.
Local schools for Herne Hill
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Herne Hill Primary School
Manifold Heights Primary School
Hamlyn Views 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 Herne Hill.
- What is the median house price in Herne Hill?
- The median house price in Herne Hill, VIC 3218 is $705,000. The median unit price is $300,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Herne Hill postcode?
- Herne Hill is in the 3218 postcode, in VIC, in the Golden Plains Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Herne Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Herne Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Herne Hill on this page, including Holy Spirit Parish School, Clonard College, Herne Hill Primary School.
- How walkable is Herne Hill?
- Herne Hill has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Herne Hill?
- Herne Hill is close to Manifold Heights, Hamlyn Heights, Geelong West, Newtown, Drumcondra.
- What is the population of Herne Hill?
- Herne Hill has approximately 14,942 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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