Wandana Heights

VIC 3216 • Rest of VIC

2,195
Population (2021)
$49,608
Median Income
2.60 km²
Area
$410/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyElevatedScenic-ViewsGrowth-Suburb

About Wandana Heights

Wandana Heights is an elevated residential suburb in Geelong, Victoria, situated approximately 7 km south-west of the Geelong CBD. With a population of around 2,200 and a median age of 41, it sits at 127 metres elevation on the western slopes overlooking Geelong and Corio Bay. The suburb is part of the City of Greater Geelong and is known for its panoramic views and established residential streets.

The suburb is a sought-after family area with quality homes on generous blocks and excellent access to schools including Wandana Heights Primary School. Residents enjoy proximity to Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre, Deakin University's Waurn Ponds campus, and the Surf Coast via the Great Ocean Road. Balyang Sanctuary and Queens Park are popular nearby recreation areas. The area attracts established families and professionals who value space and views while remaining close to Geelong's amenities.

Wandana Heights falls under postcode 3216 and is governed by Greater Geelong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South Barwon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3216
Urban Area
Geelong - Queenscliff
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.18°, 144.30°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
2.60 km²
Elevation
127m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Marshall
3 km
35 min
South Geelong
4.5 km
55 min
Waurn Ponds
4 km
50 min

Bus Services

  • Route 55 — Geelong Station 20 min
  • Route 55 — Waurn Ponds 10 min

Commute to Melbourne

Distance
75 km
By Train
1h 10min
By Car (Peak)
1h 15min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55 min

🛣️ V/Line train from Marshall or South Geelong to Melbourne Southern Cross. Geelong CBD is 10 min by car.

Walkability Car-Dependent

A hilly residential suburb with limited local shops. Most residents drive to Waurn Ponds or Geelong CBD for shopping and services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$410
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.9%

14 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,037
Census 2021
2,195
7.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,844
Income 2021
$49,608
27.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,801
Born Overseas 373

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 78
  • 2. India 33
  • 3. New Zealand 28
  • 4. South Africa 19
  • 5. China 15
  • 6. Scotland 15
  • 7. Netherlands 14
  • 8. Sri Lanka 11
  • 9. Italy 10
  • 10. Malaysia 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 935
Australian 763
Scottish 315
Irish 286
German 111
Italian 101
Chinese 67
Dutch 60
Indian 41
Croatian 36

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,406
Both parents born in Australia
496
Both parents born overseas
262
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
53.6%
No Religion
41.3%
Hinduism
1.3%
Buddhism
1.0%
Islam
0.5%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
108 (4.9%)
5-14 years
292 (13.3%)
15-19 years
180 (8.2%)
20-24 years
137 (6.2%)
25-34 years
239 (10.9%)
35-44 years
248 (11.3%)
45-54 years
311 (14.2%)
55-64 years
333 (15.2%)
65-74 years
247 (11.3%)
75-84 years
87 (4.0%)
85+ years
24 (1.1%)

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