Suburbs Herne Hill (Vic.)

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Herne Hill VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Herne Hill, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Herne Hill VIC is 3,507 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Herne Hill is $870 per week ($45,240 per year). Median rent in Herne Hill is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Herne Hill has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Herne Hill has a population density of 2336.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Herne Hill is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Herne Hill is $1,733.

There were 134 recorded offences in Herne Hill in 2025-25, a rate of 38 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (39 offences).

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📍 Herne Hill, Victoria — 38.1345°S, 144.3241°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (31)

Herne Hill Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Herne Hill Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$870/wk
$45,240 per year
#2502 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$270/wk
$1,170 per month
#5664 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Herne Hill Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (1,652) Female 52.8% (1,846)

Population Density

2336.3
people per km²
3,507 people · 1.5 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,128
Family income/wk

Herne Hill Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Herne Hill Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
45.0% 430 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
55.0% 526 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Herne Hill Country of Birth

Australia
93.0%
England
3.1%
India
2.2%
Germany
0.7%
Iran
0.5%
Canada
0.2%
Hong Kong
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Herne Hill Religion

No Religion
49.3%
Catholic
27.6%
Anglican
7.2%
Not stated
5.0%
Uniting Church
3.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.1%
Christian (other)
2.4%
Baptist
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Herne Hill Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Herne Hill Languages Spoken at Home

Other
32.7%
IAL Punjabi
17.3%
Urdu
17.3%
German
7.1%
Persian ED
7.1%
Italian
6.1%
Japan
6.1%
Macedon
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Herne Hill Employment

💼
Employed full-time
41.6% 1,114 people
⏰
Employed part-time
25.4% 681 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.9% 79 people
🏠
Not in labour force
30.1% 806 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Herne Hill Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
34.2%
Bachelor Degree
31.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.3%
Postgraduate Degree
9.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.4%
Certificate I/II
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Herne Hill Occupation

Professionals
30.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.4%
Community & Personal Service
15.9%
Clerical & Administrative
11.8%
Managers
11.6%
Labourers
5.5%
Sales Workers
4.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Herne Hill Field of Study

Management & Commerce
17.2%
Health
15.6%
Society & Culture
15.4%
Engineering
12.1%
Architecture & Building
10.2%
Education
10.2%
Creative Arts
7.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.7%
Information Technology
2.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.4%
Agriculture & Environment
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Herne Hill Dwelling Types

Separate house
87.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
11.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Herne Hill Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.2%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
7.5%
$500-$649/wk
7.9%
$650-$799/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
8.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.8%
$4,000+/wk
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Herne Hill Marital Status

💍
Married
37.8% 1,099
↔️
Separated
4.0% 115
📋
Divorced
10.8% 314
🕊️
Widowed
4.2% 123
👤
Never married
43.3% 1,259

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Herne Hill Ancestry

English
29.2%
Australian
28.7%
Irish
12.6%
Scottish
10.3%
Other
6.0%
German
4.2%
Italian
3.3%
Dutch
2.1%
Indian
1.2%
Polish
0.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
0.8%
Croatian
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Herne Hill School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
26.4%
Pre-school
16.1%
Vocational Education
13.6%
Secondary — Catholic
13.3%
Primary — Catholic
13.1%
Secondary — Government
8.8%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
4.5%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Herne Hill Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
6.0% 407
✅
No need for assistance
94.0% 6,354

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Herne Hill Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
14.8% 415
—
Not a volunteer
85.2% 2,380

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Herne Hill Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.3%
$300-$449/mo
2.7%
$450-$599/mo
1.9%
$600-$799/mo
4.1%
$800-$999/mo
5.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Herne Hill How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.9%
Did not go to work
14.1%
Car (passenger)
4.4%
Bus
1.4%
Bicycle
1.4%
Walked only
1.2%
Train
1.0%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.5%
Truck
0.3%
Other
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Herne Hill Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.7%
1 vehicle
43.5%
2 vehicles
35.0%
3 vehicles
9.3%
4+ vehicles
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Herne Hill Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
16.2%
2 bedrooms
18.9%
3 bedrooms
51.3%
4 bedrooms
12.1%
5 bedrooms
1.3%
6+ bedrooms
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Herne Hill Population Mobility

15.7%
moved in the last year
44.0%
moved in the last 5 years
3.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Herne Hill Indigenous Population

1.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
102
Indigenous residents
6,729
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Herne Hill Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
450
Asthma
163
Arthritis
99
Diabetes
80
Heart disease
74
Lung condition
48
Cancer
45
Stroke
36
Kidney disease
30
Dementia
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Herne Hill Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.3%
$150-$299/wk
4.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.9%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
10.7%
$800-$999/wk
11.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.1%
$3,500+/wk
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Herne Hill Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
41.4%
Couple — no children
29.2%
Couple — no children under 15
13.4%
One parent — children under 15
8.0%
One parent — no children under 15
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Herne Hill Military Service

🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
0.1% 3
🏅
Previously served
2.3% 63
👤
Never served
97.6% 2,729

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Herne Hill Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 387
—
Did not provide
86.1% 2,396

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Herne Hill Children Ever Born

No children
41.8%
1 child
12.0%
2 children
25.6%
3 children
14.7%
4 children
4.4%
5+ children
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Herne Hill When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951–1960
39
1961–1970
52
1971–1980
33
1981–1990
36
1991–2000
26
2001–2010
84
2011–2015
72
2016
23
2017
16
2018
26
2019
19
2020
13
2021
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Herne Hill Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.9%
5–14 hours
31.7%
15–29 hours
13.0%
30+ hours
8.7%
Did not do domestic work
24.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Herne Hill Household Size

1 person
40.4%
2 persons
30.0%
3 persons
13.4%
4 persons
10.9%
5 persons
3.8%
6+ persons
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Herne Hill Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,815
Moved from VIC
402
Moved — same area (SA2)
87
Moved from overseas
12
Moved from NSW
3
Moved from ACT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Herne Hill Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
89.6%
Step family — no other children
7.6%
Blended family — no other children
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Herne Hill Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 134 total

Justice Procedures
39
Assault
30
Theft
24
Property Damage
15
Break & Enter
10
Fraud
6
Weapons
4
Drug Offences
3
Public Order
3

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Herne Hill Schools

31
schools nearby
16
government
1056
avg ICSEA score
14,709
total students
The Geelong College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,573 students
1156
ICSEA
Kardinia International College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,925 students
1155
ICSEA
Chilwell Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 408 students
1139
ICSEA
Fyans Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 405 students
1131
ICSEA
St Patrick's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 418 students
1107
ICSEA
Sacred Heart College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,450 students
1105
ICSEA
St Robert's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 261 students
1099
ICSEA
Manifold Heights Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 469 students
1082
ICSEA
Newtown Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 193 students
1076
ICSEA
St Joseph's College Geelong Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,742 students
1075
ICSEA
Holy Spirit Parish School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 326 students
1068
ICSEA
Ashby Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 259 students
1059
ICSEA
Clonard College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 940 students
1051
ICSEA
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 614 students
1046
ICSEA
Holy Family School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 344 students
1029
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 31 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Herne Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,420/wk
Median Rent $270/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Herne Hill

≈ $6,153/month
Median rent $270/wk
Left after rent $1,150/wk
Rent share 19.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Katunga
Income: $736/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $30/wk
Nichols Point
Income: $885/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $45/wk
Yinnar
Income: $749/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $25/wk
Irymple (Vic.)
Income: $763/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $10/wk
Wurruk
Income: $749/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $20/wk
Shepparton East
Income: $780/wk Rent: $231/wk Save: $39/wk
Allansford
Income: $821/wk Rent: $268/wk Save: $2/wk
Tatura
Income: $715/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $25/wk

Herne Hill vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Smythes Creek
Pop: 1,762 Income: $817/wk Rent: $395/wk
Olinda (Vic.)
Pop: 1,773 Income: $859/wk Rent: $398/wk
Traralgon East
Pop: 1,780 Income: $915/wk Rent: $400/wk
Yea
Pop: 1,789 Income: $580/wk Rent: $300/wk
Apollo Bay (Vic.)
Pop: 1,790 Income: $695/wk Rent: $300/wk
Lake Gardens
Pop: 1,801 Income: $763/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Herne Hill

What is the population of Herne Hill VIC?

The population of Herne Hill VIC is 3,507 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2336.3 people per km².Herne Hill is ranked #2,128 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Herne Hill?

The median personal income in Herne Hill VIC is $870 per week, or $45,240 per year.The median household income is $1,420 per week.Family income is $2,128 per week.Herne Hill is ranked #2,502 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Herne Hill?

Median rent in Herne Hill VIC is $270 per week ($1,170 per month).Rent represents 19.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Herne Hill ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Herne Hill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Herne Hill VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Herne Hill?

The median age in Herne Hill VIC is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Herne Hill a good suburb to live in?

Herne Hill is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 3,507.The median income is $870/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21174. All dollar figures in AUD.