Red Hill, VIC 3937 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Red Hill is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3937, home to 1,009 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mornington Peninsula local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 62 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$461 /wk
Population1,009
Median age50
Area23.6 km²
To CBD62 km
LGAMornington Peninsula

Demographics

Population
1,009
Median age
50 years
Median household income
$2,344 /week
Median personal income
$962 /week
Median family income
$2,607 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Mornington Peninsula
Statistical region (SA4)
Mornington Peninsula
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Flinders
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$461 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Red Hill Consolidated School Primary · Government
  • Dromana Secondary College Secondary · Government
  • Peninsula Specialist College Special · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 533 mm
  • Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 61.5 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 39.9% of the 602 resolvable premises in Red Hill. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 29.9%
  • Fibre to the Node: 39.9%
  • Fixed Wireless: 28.4%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 28 across postcode 3937 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 19 property offences, 5 violent offences, 1 public order offences.
  • Wider Mornington Peninsula LGA: 7,089 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Red Hill?

Red Hill (VIC 3937) had 1,009 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Mornington Peninsula local government area.

What is the median rent in Red Hill?

The median advertised rent in Red Hill is $461/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Red Hill?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Red Hill covering government sectors. Nearest include: Red Hill Consolidated School (2.2 km), Dromana Secondary College (2.9 km), Peninsula Specialist College (3.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Red Hill?

Red Hill is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (39.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Red Hill?

Across postcode 3937, 28 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (19), violent (5), public order (1). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Red Hill?

In Red Hill, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (61.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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