Breamlea at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
151
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Breamlea.
The postcode for Breamlea is 3227 (VIC).
Breamlea (3227) sits in the Surf Coast region of Victoria.
Breamlea has roughly 151 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Breamlea scores 0/100 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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Breamlea's population at 151, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
151
Median age
56
Family households
65%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$389/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
151
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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.
0
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Breamlea.
Local schools for Breamlea
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Government School Catchment
Torquay Coast Primary School
Surf Coast Secondary College
Torquay P-6 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
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 Breamlea.
- What is the Breamlea postcode?
- Breamlea is in the 3227 postcode, in VIC, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
- Where is Breamlea?
- Breamlea is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3227, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Breamlea?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $389.
- What schools are in Breamlea?
- There are 14 schools serving Breamlea on this page, including Torquay Coast Primary School, Lisieux Catholic Primary School, Surf Coast Secondary College.
- How walkable is Breamlea?
- Breamlea has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Breamlea?
- Breamlea is close to Torquay, Armstrong Creek, Connewarre, Jan Juc, Mount Duneed.
- What is the population of Breamlea?
- The population of Breamlea is approximately 151 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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Sources cited
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