Moyne Shire Council
Hillcrest
Hillcrest at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
9,106
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Hillcrest.
Hillcrest (3351) sits in the Moyne region of Victoria.
Hillcrest has roughly 9,106 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Side by side
Compare Hillcrest with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Hillcrest 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 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hillcrest's population at 9,106, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
9,106
Median age
41
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
9,106
Median age: 41
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in Hillcrest?
A local agent who actually sells in Hillcrest will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Get property alerts for Hillcrest
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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 Hillcrest.
Local schools for Hillcrest
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Woady Yaloak Primary School
Haddon Primary School
Linton Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Hillcrest.
- What is the Hillcrest postcode?
- Hillcrest is in the 3351 postcode, in VIC, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hillcrest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Hillcrest?
- There are 20 schools serving Hillcrest on this page, including Woady Yaloak Primary School, Haddon Primary School, Linton Primary School.
- How walkable is Hillcrest?
- Hillcrest has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hillcrest?
- Hillcrest is close to Snake Valley, Smythesdale, Haddon, Carngham, Nintingbool.
- What is the population of Hillcrest?
- Hillcrest has approximately 9,106 residents. The median age is 41.
Hillcrest
Guides
Surrounding Suburbs
Side by side
Compare Hillcrest vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
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 →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Want a real human to help with Hillcrest?
If you’ve looked at the numbers and want someone to talk it through, whether that’s an agent, broker, accountant or conveyancer, we’ll find the right person for your situation. Free, no commitment.
Get connected