Ceres at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
266
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Ceres.
The postcode for Ceres is 3221 (VIC).
Ceres (3221) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria.
Ceres has roughly 266 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Ceres 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 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ceres's population at 266, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 3% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
266
Median age
41
Family households
82%
Lone person
21%
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)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
3%
At a deeper level
266
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ceres.
Local schools for Ceres
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Government School Catchment
Ceres Primary School
Montpellier Primary School
Highton 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 Ceres.
- What is the Ceres postcode?
- Ceres is in the 3221 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is Ceres?
- Ceres is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3221, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Ceres?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Ceres?
- There are 20 schools serving Ceres on this page, including Ceres Primary School, Woodline Primary, Montpellier Primary School.
- How walkable is Ceres?
- Ceres has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ceres?
- Ceres is close to Barrabool, Fyansford, Stonehaven, Fyansford, Stonehaven.
- What is the population of Ceres?
- The population of Ceres is approximately 266 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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