City of Greater Geelong
Clifton Springs
Clifton Springs at a glance
Median house
$667,500
Median unit
$441,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
7,646
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Clifton Springs.
Clifton Springs (3222) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The median house here is $667,500, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Clifton Springs has roughly 7,646 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Clifton Springs 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Clifton Springs's population at 7,646, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,646
Median age
48
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $667,500 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $441,000, roughly 34% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $134,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Clifton Springs on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$667,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $441,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$375/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$667,500
$441,000
7,646
Median age: 48
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.92% (median rent $375/wk against a $667,500 price tag). Units yield 4.13% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), 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 20262.92%
Based on $667,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.13%
Based on $441,000 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 202680%
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.
151
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 Clifton Springs.
Local schools for Clifton Springs
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Drysdale Primary School
Clifton Springs Primary School
Bellarine Secondary College
© 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 Clifton Springs.
- What is the median house price in Clifton Springs?
- The median house price in Clifton Springs, VIC 3222 is $667,500. The median unit price is $441,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Clifton Springs postcode?
- Clifton Springs is in the 3222 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Clifton Springs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $375, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Clifton Springs?
- There are 7 schools serving Clifton Springs on this page, including Drysdale Primary School, Clifton Springs Primary School, St Thomas Primary School.
- How walkable is Clifton Springs?
- Clifton Springs has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Clifton Springs?
- Clifton Springs is close to Drysdale, Bellarine, Curlewis, Bellarine, Mannerim.
- What is the population of Clifton Springs?
- Clifton Springs has approximately 7,646 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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