Bareena at a glance
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
17.3k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Bareena.
The postcode for Bareena is 3220 (VIC).
Bareena (3220) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria.
Bareena has roughly 17,270 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bareena 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bareena's population at 17,270, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
17,270
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
17,270
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
20
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bareena.
Local schools for Bareena
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Government School Catchment
Chilwell Primary School
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College
Newtown Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bareena.
- What is the Bareena postcode?
- Bareena is in the 3220 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is Bareena?
- Bareena is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3220, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Bareena?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
- What schools are in Bareena?
- There are 20 schools serving Bareena on this page, including Chilwell Primary School, St Robert's School, The Geelong College.
- How walkable is Bareena?
- Bareena has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bareena?
- Bareena is close to Newtown, Geelong, Geelong Mc, Manifold Heights, Belmont.
- What is the population of Bareena?
- The population of Bareena is approximately 17,270 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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