Golden Plains Shire Council
Manifold Heights
Manifold Heights at a glance
Median house
$1,200,000
Median unit
$455,000
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
2,681
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Manifold Heights.
Manifold Heights (3218) sits in the Golden Plains region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,200,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Manifold Heights has roughly 2,681 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Manifold Heights scores 30/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Manifold Heights's population at 2,681, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,681
Median age
39
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,200,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $455,000, roughly 62% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $240,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,200,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $455,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$1,200,000
$455,000
2,681
Median age: 39
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.43% (median rent $330/wk against a $1,200,000 price tag). Units yield 3.54% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.43%
Based on $1,200,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.54%
Based on $455,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202667%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
83
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.
30
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Manifold Heights.
Local schools for Manifold Heights
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Manifold Heights Primary School
Newtown Primary School
Herne Hill Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Manifold Heights.
- What is the median house price in Manifold Heights?
- The median house price in Manifold Heights, VIC 3218 is $1,200,000. The median unit price is $455,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Manifold Heights postcode?
- Manifold Heights is in the 3218 postcode, in VIC, in the Golden Plains Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Manifold Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Manifold Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Manifold Heights on this page, including Holy Spirit Parish School, Manifold Heights Primary School, Newtown Primary School.
- How walkable is Manifold Heights?
- Manifold Heights has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Manifold Heights?
- Manifold Heights is close to Herne Hill, Newtown, Geelong West, Bareena, Drumcondra.
- What is the population of Manifold Heights?
- Manifold Heights has approximately 2,681 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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