Surf Coast Shire Council

Aireys Inlet

VIC3231

Aireys Inlet at a glance

Median house

$1,247,500

Median unit

$343,440

Walk score

20

Very car dependent

Population

979

Median age 57

The brief

What to know about Aireys Inlet.

The postcode for Aireys Inlet is 3231 (VIC).

The median house price in Aireys Inlet is $1,247,500.

Aireys Inlet (3231) sits in the Surf Coast region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,247,500, above the Victoria median of around $850K.

Aireys Inlet has roughly 979 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Aireys Inlet scores 20/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Aireys Inlet's population at 979, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

979

Median age

57

Family households

68%

Lone person

28%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $1,247,500 on a typical sale, above the Victoria median. Units come in around $343,440, roughly 72% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $250,000. Prices sit above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$1,247,500

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.

Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$350/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$350/wk

Owner occupied

83%

Renter occupied

13%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$1,247,500

Median Unit PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$343,440

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

979

Median age: 57

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.46% (median rent $350/wk against a $1,247,500 price tag). Units yield 5.30% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (13%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

1.46%

Based on $1,247,500 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

5.30%

Based on $343,440 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

83%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

11

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences7 (63.6%)
A Crimes against the person2 (18.2%)
D Public order and security offences2 (18.2%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

20

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Aireys Inlet.

Local schools for Aireys Inlet

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Government School Catchment

Aireys Inlet Primary School

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Anglesea Primary School

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Lorne P-12 College

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

612 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

25.6°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

3.0°C

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Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Aireys Inlet.

What is the median house price in Aireys Inlet?
The median house price in Aireys Inlet, VIC 3231 is $1,247,500. The median unit price is $343,440.
What is the Aireys Inlet postcode?
Aireys Inlet is in the 3231 postcode, in VIC, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
Where is Aireys Inlet?
Aireys Inlet is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3231, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Aireys Inlet?
The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
What schools are in Aireys Inlet?
There are 4 schools serving Aireys Inlet on this page, including Aireys Inlet Primary School, Anglesea Primary School, Lorne P-12 College.
How walkable is Aireys Inlet?
Aireys Inlet has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Aireys Inlet?
Aireys Inlet is close to Fairhaven, Moggs Creek, Eastern View, Big Hill, Big Hill.
What is the population of Aireys Inlet?
The population of Aireys Inlet is approximately 979 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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