Murrindindi Shire Council

Howqua Hills

VIC3723

Howqua Hills at a glance

Population

5

Median age 79

The brief

What to know about Howqua Hills.

The postcode for Howqua Hills is 3723 (VIC).

Howqua Hills (3723) sits in the Murrindindi region of Victoria.

Howqua Hills has roughly 5 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Howqua Hills's population at 5, with a median age of 79. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over.

Population

5

Median age

79

Family households

Lone person

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)

$273/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$232/wk

Owner occupied

100%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

5

Median age: 79

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

2

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

A Crimes against the person1 (50.0%)
E Justice procedures offences1 (50.0%)

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

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Howqua Hills.

Local schools for Howqua Hills

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Government School Catchment

Merrijig Primary School

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Jamieson Primary School

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Mansfield Secondary College

7-12CoEdGovernment
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Frequently asked

About Howqua Hills.

What is the Howqua Hills postcode?
Howqua Hills is in the 3723 postcode, in VIC, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
Where is Howqua Hills?
Howqua Hills is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3723, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Howqua Hills?
The median weekly rent for houses is $273, for units it's $232.
What schools are in Howqua Hills?
There are 8 schools serving Howqua Hills on this page, including Merrijig Primary School, Jamieson Primary School, Mansfield Secondary College.
What suburbs are near Howqua Hills?
Howqua Hills is close to Sawmill Settlement, Mirimbah, Boorolite, Mount Buller, Howqua.
What is the population of Howqua Hills?
The population of Howqua Hills is approximately 5 (2021 Census). The median age is 79.

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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