Johnstones Hill at a glance
Population
1,319
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Johnstones Hill.
The postcode for Johnstones Hill is 3870 (VIC).
Johnstones Hill (3870) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Johnstones Hill has roughly 1,319 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Johnstones Hill's population at 1,319, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
1,319
Median age
50
Family households
–
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)
$213/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$181/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,319
Median age: 50
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Education
Schools in Johnstones Hill.
Local schools for Johnstones Hill
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Government School Catchment
Boolarra Primary School
Yinnar South Primary School
Yinnar Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Johnstones Hill.
- What is the Johnstones Hill postcode?
- Johnstones Hill is in the 3870 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is Johnstones Hill?
- Johnstones Hill is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3870, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Johnstones Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $213, for units it's $181.
- What schools are in Johnstones Hill?
- There are 14 schools serving Johnstones Hill on this page, including Boolarra Primary School, Yinnar South Primary School, Yinnar Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Johnstones Hill?
- Johnstones Hill is close to Boolarra, Boolarra South, Budgeree, Limonite, Grand Ridge.
- What is the population of Johnstones Hill?
- The population of Johnstones Hill is approximately 1,319 (2021 Census). 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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