Hawkesdale, VIC 3287 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hawkesdale is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3287, home to 311 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Moyne local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 234 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 311
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,666 /week
- Median personal income
- $803 /week
- Median family income
- $1,850 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Moyne
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Warrnambool and South West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wannon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $180 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,200
- Rent share of household income
- 11%
Schools
- Hawkesdale P12 College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Austin St/Penhurst-Warrnambool Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 2 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 92.5% of the 147 resolvable premises in Hawkesdale. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 92.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 7.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 12 across postcode 3287 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 7 property offences, 4 violent offences.
- Wider Moyne LGA: 4,070 offences per 100,000 residents.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hawkesdale?
Hawkesdale (VIC 3287) had 311 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Moyne local government area.
What is the median rent in Hawkesdale?
The median advertised rent in Hawkesdale is $180/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hawkesdale?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Hawkesdale covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hawkesdale P12 College (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hawkesdale?
Hawkesdale is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (92.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hawkesdale?
Across postcode 3287, 12 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (7), violent (4). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Hawkesdale?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hawkesdale centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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