Bass Coast Shire Council
Hicksborough
Hicksborough at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
11.6k
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Hicksborough.
Hicksborough (3995) sits in the Bass Coast region of Victoria.
Hicksborough has roughly 11,596 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Hicksborough scores 24/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hicksborough's population at 11,596, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
11,596
Median age
50
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
11,596
Median age: 50
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Getting around
Walkability.
24
30
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hicksborough.
Local schools for Hicksborough
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Government School Catchment
Wonthaggi North Primary School
Wonthaggi Primary School
Bass Coast College
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Frequently asked
About Hicksborough.
- What is the Hicksborough postcode?
- Hicksborough is in the 3995 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hicksborough?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Hicksborough?
- There are 7 schools serving Hicksborough on this page, including Wonthaggi North Primary School, St Joseph's School, Wonthaggi Primary School.
- How walkable is Hicksborough?
- Hicksborough has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 30, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Hicksborough?
- Hicksborough is close to South Dudley, Wonthaggi, North Wonthaggi, Powlett River, Archies Creek.
- What is the population of Hicksborough?
- Hicksborough has approximately 11,596 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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