Hamlyn Heights, VIC 3215
Hamlyn Heights property market
Hamlyn Heights's four markets run roughly even — unit rentals just edge ahead, with 130 leases (down 6.5%) at $535 a week (up 9.2%) as of July 2026, renting out in about 21 days (down from 26 days last year), with rents growing faster than most house rental markets in Victoria, with 3-bedroom dominating at around two-thirds.
House sales follow closely, with 124 sales (flat) at around $750k (up 6.4%), taking about 22 days to sell (down from 24 days last year), more sought-after than most house markets in Victoria, with 3-bedroom the most common at around 55%. Then come 74 unit rentals at $425 a week and 45 unit sales at around $571.5k.
Who lives hereA middle-income, mostly owner-occupied, mixed-age suburb.
House covers houses, duplexes, semi-detached and terraces; Unit covers apartments, units, townhouses and villas.
Hamlyn Heights demographics & population
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing and Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) 2021 · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Who lives in Hamlyn Heights?
The age structure, household make-up, and cultural fabric of the people who call this suburb home.
Share of all residents by 5-year band · hover a band for the count + split
A strongly multicultural community with deep migrant heritage.
2020–21 understated — COVID border closures.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Housing & affordability in Hamlyn Heights
What it costs to live here, who owns versus rents, and the shape of the housing stock.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Income & employment in Hamlyn Heights
Incomes, employment, and the occupation mix of the people who live here.
A typical household earns about 1.6× the typical individual here.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Getting around Hamlyn Heights
How people get to work, and how car-dependent the suburb is — the clearest tell of inner-urban versus outer-suburban living.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Education · ACARA My School 2025
Schools in and around Hamlyn Heights
4 schools inside Hamlyn Heights, plus the closest options around it. Families can choose from 2 primary schools in Hamlyn Heights and its surrounds, and 1 high school covering the secondary years. Distances are straight-line from the suburb centre and are not enrolment catchments — always confirm zones with the school.
ICSEA is ACARA’s official measure of a school’s socio-educational advantage — based mainly on parents’ education and occupation, plus the school’s location and student mix.
- Within Hamlyn Heights · 4Order by
- 1Hamlyn Banks Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Within suburbState Rank—English—Maths—Students355Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 2Western Heights Secondary CollegeGovernment · Secondary · Co-ed · Years 7-12 · Within suburbState Rank—English—Maths—Students355Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 3Hamlyn Views SchoolGovernment · Special · Co-ed · Years U · Within suburbState Rank—English—Maths—Students355Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 4Herne Hill Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years Prep-6 · Within suburbState Rank—English—Maths—Students355Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
Why are some State Rank and star ratings blank? Schools can choose not to publish their results. In practice, schools that score well above their state average almost always publish theirs — so a blank rating more often reflects a school opting out than a top result being hidden. Academic results also tend to rise with ICSEA Rank, so higher-ICSEA schools more often carry a strong State Rank as well.
School profile and ICSEA data sourced from ACARA — © Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (data year 2025) · State Rank & star columns are Micromarkets-compiled academic ratings from publicly available school results · Distances are straight-line from the suburb centre, not catchments.
Turnover
How settled or transient the community is — and where newcomers came from.
Hamlyn Heights median house price & rent
Headline price, rent, yield and time on market for Hamlyn Heights — choose a property type and size below.
House & unit prices by bedroom
Every segment this suburb tracks — sales and rentals side by side, ranked by total activity over the last twelve months.
Hamlyn Heights property growth
Where each segment sits against its peers in the chosen geography — past the midline means it's outperforming the rest.
Market demandHow fast this market is moving — a velocity index built from trailing-year transaction volume and median days on market. Strong volume lifts the score; days on market drags it down, with the drag growing sharply once listings start lingering. Ranked against peers in the chosen geography.
Houses
Units
Buying vs renting in Hamlyn Heights
What it costs each week to own a property versus renting the same one — positive means buying carries the premium, negative means rent covers the mortgage.
How strong is demand, and which way is it heading?
Two questions on one chart — how strong demand is right now, and which way it's heading year-on-year.
Sales market velocity
Hamlyn Heights against the neighbourhood
Eight diagnostic views cutting the data a different way each time — Hamlyn Heights in blue, peers in colour.
How fast — and is it getting faster?
Housing supply & months of stock
How long current listings would take to clear at the recent rate of sales or leases. Critical shortage and Oversupply only fire at the genuine tails of the national distribution — sales tip in under 0.7 months, rentals far faster, under 0.3.
Sales market
| Segment | Band | Months of supply left | YoYYoY change12-month change in months of supply. Down means stock is tightening (fewer months than a year ago); up means stock is loosening. | ListedListedActive listings in this segment right now, derived from months of supply multiplied by the recent transaction rate. | SoldSold (last year)Total sold transactions completed in this segment over the last 12 months. | Per monthPer monthAverage monthly absorption — how many properties are sold each month in this segment, over the last 12 months. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe shortage | 1.1 | ▼ -1.4 | 2 | 24 | 2.0 | |
| Balanced | 2.7 | ▲ +0.6 | 5 | 24 | 2.0 | |
| Slightly loose | 3.4 | ▼ -0.9 | 7 | 24 | 2.0 | |
| Loose | 4.0 | ▲ +0.3 | 8 | 24 | 2.0 | |
| Loose | 5.3 | ▲ +3.5 | 11 | 24 | 2.0 | |
| Loose | 5.5 | ▲ +4.5 | 11 | 24 | 2.0 | |
| Loose | 5.6 | ▲ +4.6 | 11 | 24 | 2.0 | |
| Loose | 6.6 | ▲ +5.3 | 13 | 24 | 2.0 |
Rental market
| Segment | Band | Months of supply left | YoYYoY change12-month change in months of supply. Down means stock is tightening (fewer months than a year ago); up means stock is loosening. | ListedListedActive listings in this segment right now, derived from months of supply multiplied by the recent transaction rate. | LeasedLeased (last year)Total leased transactions completed in this segment over the last 12 months. | Per monthPer monthAverage monthly absorption — how many properties are leased each month in this segment, over the last 12 months. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tight | 0.4 | ▼ -0.4 | 1 | 33 | 2.8 | |
| Tight | 0.5 | ▼ -1.8 | 1 | 33 | 2.8 | |
| National typical | 0.7 | ▲ +0.4 | 2 | 33 | 2.8 | |
| Loose | 1.3 | ▲ +0.2 | 4 | 33 | 2.8 | |
| Loose | 1.5 | ▼ -0.6 | 4 | 33 | 2.8 | |
| Oversupply | 2.0 | ▲ +0.5 | 6 | 33 | 2.8 | |
| Oversupply | 2.1 | ▲ +0.6 | 6 | 33 | 2.8 | |
| Oversupply | 2.5 | ▲ +1.9 | 7 | 33 | 2.8 |
Who's transacting — buyers or tenants?
Out of every property transaction in this suburb, what share are sales versus leases — each point a rolling twelve-month window.
Hamlyn Heights — Units & Houses, all bedrooms
Hamlyn Heights median house price & rent history
Each tape traces one metric across sixty months for the selected segment — every point a trailing twelve-month figure, matching the headline KPIs above.
Five-year summaryAs of Jun 2026, the median house sale price in Hamlyn Heights rose from $530k (Jul 2021) to $546k (Jun 2026) — +2.9% growth over five years — peaking at $672k between Mar 2023 and Feb 2024. Median house rent went from $212/wk to $405/wk (+91.0%) over the same period. For units, the median sale price rose from $317k to $511k (+61.5%), with rent down from $236/wk to $230/wk (−2.5%) over the same period.
Suburbs near Hamlyn Heights: prices compared
The nearest suburbs to Hamlyn Heights, ranked by distance — each lined up against Hamlyn Heights on the same measures, so the differences jump out at a glance.
Suburbs like Hamlyn Heights
Suburbs anywhere in VIC that behave like Hamlyn Heights — matched on price, growth, selling speed and demand, not on distance. A shortlist of markets that move the same way — including ones far away you'd never think to compare. (Want the suburbs right next door instead? See Nearby markets above.)
Hamlyn Heights vs Belmont: the closest sales-market match trades at a median of $392k against Hamlyn Heights's $520k — about 25% lower, with homes selling in 13 days versus 17 days here.
Comparable sales markets to Hamlyn Heights: Belmont house prices, Bell Park average house price, Grovedale median house price, Ardeer house prices and St Albans Park median house price.
Hamlyn Heights's closest rental-market twins: St Albans Park median house price, Belmont average house price, Grovedale median house price, Bell Park property prices and Ardeer house prices. Each link opens that suburb's full market report.
Frequently asked · Hamlyn Heights
26 data-driven answers about Hamlyn Heights's property market — every one computed from the metrics above.
What things cost
Prices, rent, yield, ownership costWhat is the median house price in Hamlyn Heights?
#The median house price in Hamlyn Heights, VIC 3215 is $520k as of June 2026, based on 23 sales over the past 12 months. Houses there have moved +50.0% year-on-year. Prices vary by bedroom count, from compact two-bedroom homes to larger four-bedroom houses. See the bedroom-level breakdown below for 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom medians.
What is the median unit price in Hamlyn Heights?
#The median unit price in Hamlyn Heights, VIC 3215 is $520k as of June 2026, based on 23 sales over the past 12 months. Units have moved +0.5% year-on-year and currently trade at roughly 100% of the median house price.
How much does it cost to rent in Hamlyn Heights?
#The median weekly house rent in Hamlyn Heights is $344 as of June 2026, drawn from 35 leases over the past 12 months. Units rent for around $344 per week. House rents have moved +50.0% year-on-year. Current vacancy pressure is shown in the supply section above.
How much is rent for a 3 bedroom house in Hamlyn Heights?
#A 3 bedroom house in Hamlyn Heights rents for a median $344 per week as of June 2026, drawn from 35 leases over the past 12 months. Across other house sizes: 2-bedroom $344/week, 4-bedroom $344/week. Unit rents: 1-bedroom $344/week, 2-bedroom $344/week, 3-bedroom $344/week. Figures cover only segments with enough recent leases to be statistically meaningful; sparse segments are excluded. The segment breakdown covers rent, yield and days on market for every property type and bedroom count.
What is the gross rental yield in Hamlyn Heights?
#Gross rental yield in Hamlyn Heights is 3.37% for houses and 3.37% for units as of June 2026, compared with the VIC unit median of 4.34%. Gross yield is annual rent divided by purchase price — it doesn't account for ownership costs like council rates, strata, maintenance or vacancy.
How much is a 3 bedroom house in Hamlyn Heights?
#As of June 2026, Hamlyn Heights medians by bedroom count:
| Property | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houses | — | $520k | $520k | $520k | $520k |
| Units | $520k | $520k | $520k | — | $520k |
Figures cover only segments with enough recent transactions to be statistically meaningful; sparse segments are excluded.
What does it cost to own versus rent at the Hamlyn Heights median?
#At the median Hamlyn Heights house ($520k purchase, $344/week rent), weekly mortgage repayments sit at roughly $592 — about $248 more per week than renting. That gap is the ownership premium. For the median unit ($520k purchase, $344/week rent), repayments run about $592 per week. Figures assume 80% LVR, a 6.0% interest rate and a 30-year principal-and-interest loan.
How the market is moving
Speed, supply, growth, cycle phaseWhat are Hamlyn Heights's property market trends?
#Hamlyn Heights's property market trends to June 2026: house prices rose +50.0% year-on-year and units +0.5%; weekly house rents moved +50.0%; homes now sell in a median 17 days — faster than a year ago by 15; sales supply sits at 5.3 months (very loose). Read together — price, rent, selling speed and supply — they show which way the Hamlyn Heights market is leaning. The 5-year tape and demand cycle charts above plot the full trajectory.
What does the data say about Hamlyn Heights as an investment?
#As of June 2026 in Hamlyn Heights, house prices rose +50.0% over the year, gross rental yield is 3.37% against a VIC median of 2.70%, houses take a median 17 days to sell, sales supply is 5.3 months (very loose). Capital growth, rental yield, selling speed and supply are the signals investors weigh — but these figures describe the market, not a recommendation. This is data, not financial advice; always do your own research and consider a licensed adviser.
How quickly do houses sell in Hamlyn Heights?
#Houses in Hamlyn Heights sell in a median 17 days on market as of June 2026, with units clearing slightly similarly at 17 days. Days on market have tightened by 15 days versus a year ago. Faster clearance typically coincides with stronger buyer demand and lower supply.
Is Hamlyn Heights a tight or loose property market right now?
#Hamlyn Heights's sales market sits at 5.3 months of supply for houses as of June 2026 — classified as Very Loose against the Australian distribution. Under 1.7 months is Severe (extreme shortage); over 4.5 months is Loose. The rental side is tighter still at 0.4 months of supply.
Have property prices in Hamlyn Heights gone up or down?
#House prices in Hamlyn Heights moved +50.0% over the 12 months to June 2026, while units moved +0.5%. The 5-year tape above plots the full monthly trajectory — showing where the market changed character rather than just crossing round numbers.
How active is the rental market in Hamlyn Heights?
#Hamlyn Heights's house rental market sits at 0.4 months of supply as of June 2026 — classified as Severe (extreme shortage), with 33 houses leased over the past 12 months. Units sit at 2.0 months. Tighter supply typically corresponds to faster letting and upward pressure on rents.
Where is Hamlyn Heights in its property market cycle?
#Hamlyn Heights's house market is currently in the 'in_demand_growing' phase as of June 2026 — combining above-median sales velocity nationally with year-on-year tightening in days on market. The demand cycle chart above plots all eight segments on the same demand-versus-direction axes.
How it compares
Vs state, vs nearby, vs popularHow does Hamlyn Heights compare to other VIC suburbs?
#Hamlyn Heights's median house price ($520k) is 18% below the VIC median ($636k) as of June 2026. On selling speed, houses clear in 17 days vs 16 days state median. On gross yield, Hamlyn Heights sits at 3.37% vs 2.70% state median.
How does Hamlyn Heights compare to neighbouring suburbs?
#Hamlyn Heights's most-similar nearby market is Belmont (4.6 km away) with a median house price of $392k — about 25% cheaper. The Nearby and Similar markets sections above rank every peer within radius and by composite similarity across price, days on market, yield, ownership cost and cycle phase.
What's the most popular property type in Hamlyn Heights?
#The most-transacted segment in Hamlyn Heights over the 12 months to June 2026 is 2 bed houses with 24 sales. 3 bed houses come second at 24 sales. The buying-versus-renting section above breaks down the top segments with weekly mortgage, rent and ownership-cost detail.
How many properties were sold and leased in Hamlyn Heights last year?
#Hamlyn Heights recorded 24 house sales and 24 unit sales over the 12 months to June 2026 — a combined 48 transactions. On the rental side, 33 houses and 33 units were leased. Segments with statistically thin samples are excluded from displayed figures.
About the area
Population, income, who lives here, schoolsWhat postcode is Hamlyn Heights in?
#Hamlyn Heights is in postcode 3215, in the Geelong region of VIC. Addresses there are written as Hamlyn Heights, VIC 3215.
What is the population of Hamlyn Heights?
#Hamlyn Heights, VIC 3215 is home to 4,269 residents (ABS Census 2021). The median resident age is 31, and the average household holds 1.5 people. The "Who lives here" section above breaks the community down by age, life stage and tenure.
What is the median household income in Hamlyn Heights?
#The median household in Hamlyn Heights earns $1k per week — roughly $56k a year (ABS Census 2021). Median personal income runs $678/week. Income, rent-to-income and mortgage-to-income context sits in the "Who lives here" section above.
What is the unemployment rate in Hamlyn Heights?
#The unemployment rate in Hamlyn Heights is 50.0% (ABS Census 2021). That sits right around the median for Australian suburbs. The rate counts people who are working or actively looking for work — not a share of all residents. Workforce participation sits at 50%. The local economy section above covers incomes, employment status and the occupation mix.
Do people own or rent in Hamlyn Heights?
#Hamlyn Heights is mostly owner-occupied: about 100% of households are owner-occupiers and 50% rent (ABS Census 2021). Of owners, 50% own outright and 50% are paying off a mortgage.
What schools are near Hamlyn Heights?
#Hamlyn Heights has 77 schools within reach, 4 of them inside the suburb itself — including Hamlyn Banks Primary School, Western Heights Secondary College, Hamlyn Views School. The Schools section above maps each one with sector, year range, enrolment, Micromarkets-compiled academic ratings and ICSEA (ACARA).
Is Hamlyn Heights a good place to live?
#Hamlyn Heights, VIC 3215 has a population of 4,269, a median age of 31, a median household income around $1k/week, 50% of households renting (ABS Census 2021). There are 77 schools within reach. Whether it's the right fit depends on your priorities — these figures describe the community, housing mix and amenity rather than offer a verdict.
About this data
Methodology and update cadenceWhen was this Hamlyn Heights market data last updated?
#This Hamlyn Heights market data was last updated July 2026, covering the 12 months to June 2026. Figures are computed monthly from 12-month rolling windows of recorded sales and leases, with five years of monthly history behind the trend charts. Methodology, glossary and data sources are linked in the footer.