Hesse at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

14

Median age 48

The brief

What to know about Hesse.

The postcode for Hesse is 3321 (VIC).

Hesse (3321) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria.

Hesse has roughly 14 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Hesse 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 15 government primary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Hesse's population at 14, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 43% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

14

Median age

48

Family households

71%

Lone person

43%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$200/wk

Owner occupied

100%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

14

Median age: 48

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

20

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences10 (50.0%)
C Drug offences6 (30.0%)
A Crimes against the person2 (10.0%)
E Justice procedures offences1 (5.0%)
D Public order and security offences1 (5.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Hesse.

Local schools for Hesse

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Government School Catchment

Shelford Primary School

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Inverleigh Primary School

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Teesdale Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

612 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

25.6°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

3.0°C

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Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Hesse.

What is the Hesse postcode?
Hesse is in the 3321 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
Where is Hesse?
Hesse is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3321, in the Colac Otway region.
What is the average rent in Hesse?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $200.
What schools are in Hesse?
There are 20 schools serving Hesse on this page, including Shelford Primary School, Inverleigh Primary School, Teesdale Primary School.
How walkable is Hesse?
Hesse has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Hesse?
Hesse is close to Wingeel, Barunah Park, Barunah Plains, Shelford, Ombersley.
What is the population of Hesse?
The population of Hesse is approximately 14 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.

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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