Hotham Hill at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
15.0k
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Hotham Hill.
The postcode for Hotham Hill is 3051 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Hotham Hill (3051) sits in the Melbourne region of Victoria.
Hotham Hill has roughly 14,953 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Hotham Hill scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hotham Hill's population at 14,953, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
14,953
Median age
31
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$381/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$324/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
14,953
Median age: 31
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hotham Hill.
Local schools for Hotham Hill
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Government School Catchment
North Melbourne Primary School
University High School
Carlton Gardens Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Hotham Hill.
- What is the Hotham Hill postcode?
- Hotham Hill is in the 3051 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Melbourne region.
- Where is Hotham Hill?
- Hotham Hill is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3051. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Melbourne region.
- What is the average rent in Hotham Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $381, for units it's $324.
- What schools are in Hotham Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Hotham Hill on this page, including North Melbourne Primary School, Saints College, University High School.
- How walkable is Hotham Hill?
- Hotham Hill has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hotham Hill?
- Hotham Hill is close to Royal Melbourne Hospital, University Of Melbourne, Melbourne University, North Melbourne, Carlton South.
- What is the population of Hotham Hill?
- The population of Hotham Hill is approximately 14,953 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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Sources cited
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