City of Greater Geelong
Breakwater
Breakwater at a glance
Median house
$602,500
Median unit
$223,200
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,060
Median age 40
About
Welcome to Breakwater.
Breakwater is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$602,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $223,200.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
$602,500
$223,200
1,060
Median age: 40
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.63%
Based on $602,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.99%
Based on $223,200 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 202660%
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,060
Median age
40
Family households
55%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
163
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
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.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Breakwater.
Local schools for Breakwater
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Whittington Primary School
Newcomb Secondary College
Newcomb 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 Breakwater.
- What is the median house price in Breakwater?
- The median house price in Breakwater, VIC 3219 is $602,500. The median unit price is $223,200. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Breakwater postcode?
- Breakwater is in the 3219 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Breakwater?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Breakwater?
- There are 20 schools serving Breakwater on this page, including MacKillop Specialist School, Whittington Primary School, St Margaret's School.
- How walkable is Breakwater?
- Breakwater has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Breakwater?
- Breakwater is close to Whittington, Thomson, South Geelong, St Albans Park, Newcomb.
- What is the population of Breakwater?
- Breakwater has approximately 1,060 residents. 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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