Herne Hill
VIC 3218 • Rest of VIC
About Herne Hill
Herne Hill is a residential suburb of Geelong, Victoria's second-largest city, located about 5 kilometres northwest of the Geelong CBD. With a population of around 3,500, it's a compact 1.5 square kilometre suburb that developed primarily after World War II. The suburb has an interesting industrial heritage—it was once home to cement storage silos and the former Geelong Protestant Orphan Asylum, a heritage-listed building from 1855.
Modern Herne Hill offers affordable housing in an established setting with good access to Geelong's amenities. The suburb is served by Herne Hill Primary School and is near Clonard College, a Catholic secondary school established by the Brigidine Sisters in 1956. Housing stock ranges from post-war weatherboards to newer developments, attracting young families and singles seeking value in a convenient location. The average household size of 2.1 people reflects a mix of couples without children and smaller families.
Herne Hill falls under postcode 3218 and is governed by Greater Geelong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Geelong (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 1, 24, 25 — Geelong CBD, Market Square 10-15 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Bus to Geelong Station then V/Line to Southern Cross. Frequent train services. Ring Road provides good car access.
Local shops available; most major errands require travel to Geelong CBD or nearby centres.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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2 Lawton Avenue
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225 Church Street
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Church Street
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83 Minerva Road
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Strachan Avenue
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Petrel Street
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Minerva Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 74
- 2. India 48
- 3. New Zealand 47
- 4. Netherlands 18
- 5. United States 14
- 6. Germany 13
- 7. Canada 12
- 8. Philippines 12
- 9. Scotland 12
- 10. Pakistan 11
- 11. Indonesia 10
- 12. Iran 10
- 13. Sri Lanka 10
- 14. China 7
- 15. Italy 7
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)