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Hotham Heights

VIC 3741 • Victoria

128
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
376.82 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Hotham Heights

Hotham Heights is a high-country locality in Victoria's Alpine Shire, situated within the Mount Hotham Alpine Resort at an altitude of approximately 1,750 metres above sea level in the Victorian Alps. The locality covers a large area of 377 square kilometres of alpine and sub-alpine terrain in the Great Dividing Range, located around 357 kilometres north-east of Melbourne. With a 2021 Census population of 128 permanent residents, Hotham Heights is a small but nationally significant ski resort community.

Mount Hotham Alpine Resort, centred on Hotham Heights, is one of Australia's premier snowfields, attracting thousands of skiers and snowboarders each winter across its extensive ski terrain. The resort features a range of accommodation, restaurants, ski hire shops, and the Summit ski run. In summer, the area transforms into a hiking and mountain biking destination, with the iconic Hotham to Falls Creek Alpine Walking Track drawing adventurous visitors. The locality falls within the federal electorate of Indi and is managed under the Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board.

Hotham Heights falls under postcode 3741 and is governed by the Alpine Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Indi, while state elections fall under the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3741
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Alpine
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.96°, 147.06°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
376.82 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3741

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3741, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,683
Median 2023–24
$49,040
▲ 26.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$62,668

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3741; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Seasonal resort shuttles — Bright / Wangaratta / Melbourne 1h 15 min to Bright; 4h 30 min to Melbourne

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
357 km
By Train
No direct service; nearest station Wangaratta (~110 km away)
By Car (Peak)
4h 30 min - 5h
By Car (Off-Peak)
4h - 4h 30 min

🛣️ Mount Hotham Airport provides seasonal flights; Great Alpine Road access may require chains in winter

Walkability Car-Dependent

Within the resort village amenities are accessible on foot, but access to the broader region requires a car or resort shuttle

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
128
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Alpine Local Government Area, which contains Hotham Heights. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
83.2 / 100k
2yr Down 35.5% 10yr Down 34.6%
Motor vehicle theft
121 / 100k
2yr Up 127.8% 10yr Up 660.9%
Non-FV assault
136.1 / 100k
2yr Down 18.4% 10yr Down 25.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
249.5 / 100k
2yr Up 17.5% 10yr Up 213.9%
View all offence subgroups for Alpine →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hotham Heights known for? +

Hotham Heights is best known as the village centre of Mount Hotham Alpine Resort, one of Australia's top ski destinations, offering alpine skiing, snowboarding, and extensive cross-country trails in winter, as well as mountain biking and hiking in summer.

How far is Hotham Heights from Melbourne? +

Hotham Heights is approximately 357 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, around a 4 to 5 hour drive via the Hume Highway and Great Alpine Road.

Does Hotham Heights have public transport? +

There is no train service to Hotham Heights. Seasonal bus and shuttle services operate between the resort and towns such as Bright and Wangaratta during the ski season. Mount Hotham Airport offers seasonal charter and limited commercial flights.

What is the population of Hotham Heights? +

The permanent population of Hotham Heights is approximately 128 people, according to the 2021 Census. The resort population swells massively during the winter ski season with thousands of visitors and seasonal workers.

Is Hotham Heights a good place to live? +

Hotham Heights is ideal for those who love an alpine resort lifestyle — world-class skiing and snowboarding in winter, and stunning mountain scenery year-round. Permanent residents appreciate the tight-knit community, though the remote location and harsh winters require self-sufficiency and a genuine love of the high country.

What is the postcode for Hotham Heights? +

The postcode for Hotham Heights, Victoria is 3741.

Is Hotham Heights a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Hotham Heights is part of the Alpine LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.