Surf Coast Shire Council
Connewarre
Connewarre at a glance
Median house
$2,200,000
Median unit
$356,400
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
953
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Connewarre.
Connewarre (3227) sits in the Surf Coast region of Victoria. The median house here is $2,200,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Connewarre has roughly 953 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Connewarre 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, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Connewarre's population at 953, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
953
Median age
50
Family households
87%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $2,200,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $356,400, roughly 84% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $440,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,200,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $356,400.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$365/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
$2,200,000
$356,400
953
Median age: 50
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.04% (median rent $440/wk against a $2,200,000 price tag). Units yield 5.33% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (9%), 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 20261.04%
Based on $2,200,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.33%
Based on $356,400 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 202690%
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.
18
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 Connewarre.
Local schools for Connewarre
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Government School Catchment
Barwon Heads Primary School
Ocean Grove Primary School
Wallington 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 Connewarre.
- What is the median house price in Connewarre?
- The median house price in Connewarre, VIC 3227 is $2,200,000. The median unit price is $356,400. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Connewarre postcode?
- Connewarre is in the 3227 postcode, in VIC, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Connewarre?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $365.
- What schools are in Connewarre?
- There are 9 schools serving Connewarre on this page, including Barwon Heads Primary School, Ocean Grove Primary School, Wallington Primary School.
- How walkable is Connewarre?
- Connewarre has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Connewarre?
- Connewarre is close to Barwon Heads, Wallington, Wallington, Ocean Grove, Leopold.
- What is the population of Connewarre?
- Connewarre has approximately 953 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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