City of Greater Geelong
Wandana Heights
Wandana Heights at a glance
Median house
$1,212,000
Median unit
$274,320
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,195
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Wandana Heights.
Wandana Heights (3216) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,212,000, above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Wandana Heights has roughly 2,195 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Wandana Heights 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 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 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wandana Heights's population at 2,195, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,195
Median age
41
Family households
86%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,212,000 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $274,320, roughly 77% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $242,000. 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
$1,212,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
$1,212,000
$274,320
2,195
Median age: 41
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.54% (median rent $360/wk against a $1,212,000 price tag). Units yield 7.77% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (10%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.54%
Based on $1,212,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20267.77%
Based on $274,320 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 202689%
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.
47
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Wandana Heights.
Local schools for Wandana Heights
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Government School Catchment
Highton Primary School
Bellaire Primary School
Montpellier 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 Wandana Heights.
- What is the median house price in Wandana Heights?
- The median house price in Wandana Heights, VIC 3216 is $1,212,000. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Wandana Heights postcode?
- Wandana Heights is in the 3216 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Wandana Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Wandana Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Wandana Heights on this page, including Woodline Primary, Christian College Geelong, Highton Primary School.
- How walkable is Wandana Heights?
- Wandana Heights has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wandana Heights?
- Wandana Heights is close to Mount Duneed, Freshwater Creek, Highton, Belmont, Ceres.
- What is the population of Wandana Heights?
- Wandana Heights has approximately 2,195 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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