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Marcus Hill

VIC 3222 • Victoria

164
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
13.13 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBellarine PeninsulaHistoricAgriculturalSemi-Rural
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About Marcus Hill

Marcus Hill is a small rural locality on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula, within the City of Greater Geelong local government area, situated to the east of Ocean Grove and approximately 30 kilometres from Geelong city centre. With a population of 164 across around 13 square kilometres, it is a quiet farming and horticultural locality characterised by orchards, market gardens, and open paddocks along the Bellarine Highway. The area carries significant historical heritage, including the landmark 'Carlyle' homestead dating from approximately 1856, one of the earliest pioneer settlement homesteads on the Bellarine Peninsula.

Residents of Marcus Hill benefit from close proximity to the Bellarine Peninsula's many attractions, including the beaches and cafes of Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, the renowned wineries of the Bellarine wine region, and the full range of services in nearby Drysdale and Geelong. The Bellarine Highway supports a thriving roadside produce trade, with local orchards and market gardens supplying seasonal fruit and vegetables to passing motorists and local customers. Community life is centred on the Marcus Hill Hall on Banks Road. With Geelong about 30 kilometres away and Melbourne approximately 95 kilometres via the Princes Freeway, the locality appeals to those seeking a rural lifestyle within reach of city amenities.

Marcus Hill falls under postcode 3222 and is governed by the Greater Geelong Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Corangamite, while state elections fall under the Bellarine (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3222
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Geelong
Federal Electorate
Corangamite
State Electorate
Bellarine (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.21°, 144.57°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
13.13 km²
Population Density
12 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3222

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3222, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,431
Median 2023–24
$55,600
▲ 22.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$70,628

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3222; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Geelong Station
30 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • Bellarine Transit (limited services) — Drysdale / Geelong 30 – 45 min to Drysdale

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
95 km
By Train
Drive to Geelong Station (30km), then V/Line to Southern Cross (~55 min); total approx. 1 hr 30 min
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 20 min – 1 hr 45 min via Princes Freeway
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 5 min – 1 hr 20 min

🛣️ Geelong CBD is the practical daily hub (~35 min drive); direct access via the Bellarine Highway

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Marcus Hill is a rural locality with no local shops or services; all errands require driving to Ocean Grove, Drysdale, or Geelong

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
164
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
357.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 56.6%
Motor vehicle theft
236.5 / 100k
2yr Up 57.4% 10yr Down 43.2%
Non-FV assault
291.6 / 100k
2yr Up 10.1% 10yr Up 20.2%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.4 / 100k
2yr Down 65.3% 10yr Down 53.8%
Steal from vehicle
772.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 42.4%
View all offence subgroups for Greater Geelong →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marcus Hill known for? +

Marcus Hill is known for its agricultural heritage, including orchards and market gardens along the Bellarine Highway, and for the heritage-listed Carlyle homestead — a Colonial Regency-style property dating from around 1856 that is one of the earliest pioneer homesteads on the Bellarine Peninsula.

How far is Marcus Hill from Melbourne? +

Marcus Hill is approximately 95 kilometres south-west of Melbourne CBD, typically a 1 hour 5 minute to 1 hour 45 minute drive depending on traffic via the Princes Freeway and Bellarine Highway.

Does Marcus Hill have public transport? +

Marcus Hill has limited Bellarine Transit bus services connecting to Drysdale and Geelong, but a car is the primary mode of transport. The nearest train station is at Geelong, approximately 30 kilometres away, which has regular V/Line services to Melbourne.

What is the population of Marcus Hill? +

According to the 2021 Census, Marcus Hill has a population of approximately 164 residents, making it a very small rural locality on the Bellarine Peninsula.

Is Marcus Hill a good place to live? +

Marcus Hill suits those who value a quiet rural lifestyle on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula, with easy access to the beaches of Ocean Grove, Bellarine wineries, and the amenities of Geelong. It is best suited to those comfortable with car dependence and rural property.

What is the postcode for Marcus Hill? +

Marcus Hill shares postcode 3222 with Ocean Grove, Point Lonsdale, and other Bellarine Peninsula localities.

Is Marcus Hill a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Marcus Hill is part of the Greater Geelong 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.