The size of Hotham Heights is approximately 376.8 square kilometres. It has 5 parks covering nearly 76.8% of total area. The population of Hotham Heights in 2011 was 160 people. By 2016 the population was 188 showing a population growth of 17.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Hotham Heights is 20-29 years. Households in Hotham Heights are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Hotham Heights work in a labourer occupation. In 2006, 18.2% of the homes in Hotham Heights were owner-occupied compared with 32.3% in 2011.