Hilldene at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
330
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Hilldene.
The postcode for Hilldene is 3660 (VIC).
Hilldene (3660) sits in the Murrindindi region of Victoria.
Hilldene has roughly 330 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.
Hilldene 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hilldene's population at 330, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
330
Median age
49
Family households
83%
Lone person
18%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
330
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
21
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 Hilldene.
Local schools for Hilldene
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Government School Catchment
Puckapunyal Primary School
Tallarook Primary School
Seymour College
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Hilldene.
- What is the Hilldene postcode?
- Hilldene is in the 3660 postcode, in VIC, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- Where is Hilldene?
- Hilldene is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3660, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hilldene?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Hilldene?
- There are 4 schools serving Hilldene on this page, including Puckapunyal Primary School, Tallarook Primary School, Seymour College.
- How walkable is Hilldene?
- Hilldene has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hilldene?
- Hilldene is close to Puckapunyal Milpo, Dysart, Glenaroua, Seymour South, Sugarloaf Creek.
- What is the population of Hilldene?
- The population of Hilldene is approximately 330 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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