Manifold Heights
VIC 3218 • Rest of VIC
About Manifold Heights
Manifold Heights is a sought-after residential suburb in Geelong, Victoria, located just 2.5 kilometres northwest of the Geelong CBD. With a population of around 2,700, this compact suburb covers less than one square kilometre and features charming tree-lined streets with character homes on gentle hillsides. Named after Manifolds' vineyards owned by prominent Western District pastoralists John and Peter Manifold, the suburb has been a residential area since the 1920s.
Residents enjoy excellent access to Geelong's amenities via Aberdeen Street, with the Geelong CBD, cafes, and shops within walking distance. The Peter Lowe Reserve provides green space with an oval and children's playground. Manifold Heights attracts families and professionals who appreciate its quiet streets, proximity to central Geelong, and easy access to both Melbourne via the Geelong Bypass and the Surf Coast for weekend getaways.
Manifold Heights 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
- 40, 41 — Geelong CBD via Aberdeen St 10 min
- 23, 24 — Corio, North Shore 20-30 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Direct V/Line trains from Geelong Station; Geelong CBD 2.5km
Local shops, parks and Geelong CBD easily accessible on foot
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 58
- 2. India 45
- 3. New Zealand 24
- 4. Italy 20
- 5. Nepal 15
- 6. Germany 14
- 7. Netherlands 12
- 8. Philippines 12
- 9. Egypt 11
- 10. Pakistan 10
- 11. Scotland 10
- 12. France 7
- 13. Greece 7
- 14. Iran 6
- 15. Vietnam 6
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)