Bass Coast Shire Council
Hicksborough
Hicksborough at a glance
Median house
$286,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
11.6k
Median age 50
About
Welcome to Hicksborough.
Hicksborough is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$286,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$286,000
$205,920
11,596
Median age: 50
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.09%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)6.01%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
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.
Population
11,596
Median age
50
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wonthaggi North Primary School
Wonthaggi Primary School
Bass Coast College
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Frequently asked
About Hicksborough.
- What is the median house price in Hicksborough?
- The median house price in Hicksborough, VIC 3995 is $286,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- 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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