Wandana Heights, VIC 3216 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wandana Heights is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3216, home to 2,195 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Greater Geelong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 71 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,195
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,549 /week
- Median personal income
- $954 /week
- Median family income
- $2,766 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Greater Geelong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Geelong
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Corio
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $410 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Woodline Primary
- Christian College Geelong
- Highton Primary School
- Bellaire Primary School
- Montpellier Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 28 bus stops
- Barrabool Rd/Grantham Dr
- The Strand/Barrabool Rd
- Highland Way/Grantham Dr
- Bonsey Rd/Thornhill Rd
- Gwyther Rd/Thornhill Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 restaurants
- 43 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 18 playgrounds
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, 54.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 50.7% of the 820 resolvable premises in Wandana Heights. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 50.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 48.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,468 across postcode 3216 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 2,008 property offences, 553 violent offences, 188 drug offences.
- Wider Greater Geelong LGA: 8,641 offences per 100,000 residents.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wandana Heights?
Wandana Heights (VIC 3216) had 2,195 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Greater Geelong local government area.
What is the median rent in Wandana Heights?
The median advertised rent in Wandana Heights is $410/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wandana Heights?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Wandana Heights covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Woodline Primary (1.4 km), Christian College Geelong (1.4 km), Highton Primary School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wandana Heights?
Wandana Heights is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (50.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wandana Heights?
Across postcode 3216, 3,468 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (2,008), violent (553), drug offences (188). 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 Wandana Heights?
In Wandana Heights, 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 (54.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Wandana Heights?
28 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wandana Heights 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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