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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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
14
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
20
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
Education
Schools in Hesse.
Local schools for Hesse
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Government School Catchment
Shelford Primary School
Inverleigh Primary School
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
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 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.
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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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