Curlewis at a glance
Median house
$630,000
Median unit
$269,280
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
18.6k
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Curlewis.
The postcode for Curlewis is 3222 (VIC).
The median house price in Curlewis is $630,000.
Curlewis (3222) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The median house here is $630,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Curlewis has roughly 18,576 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Curlewis scores 2/100 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Curlewis's population at 18,576, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
18,576
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $630,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $269,280, roughly 57% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $126,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Curlewis on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$630,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $269,280.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$375/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$319/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$630,000
$269,280
18,576
Median age: 45
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.10% (median rent $375/wk against a $630,000 price tag). Units yield 6.16% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.10%
Based on $630,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.16%
Based on $269,280 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–
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.
150
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.
2
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Curlewis.
Local schools for Curlewis
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Clifton Springs Primary School
Bellarine Secondary College
Drysdale 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 Curlewis.
- What is the median house price in Curlewis?
- The median house price in Curlewis, VIC 3222 is $630,000. The median unit price is $269,280.
- What is the Curlewis postcode?
- Curlewis is in the 3222 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is Curlewis?
- Curlewis is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3222, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Curlewis?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $375, for units it's $319.
- What schools are in Curlewis?
- There are 11 schools serving Curlewis on this page, including Clifton Springs Primary School, St Thomas Primary School, Saint Ignatius College Geelong.
- How walkable is Curlewis?
- Curlewis has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Curlewis?
- Curlewis is close to Clifton Springs, Wallington, Wallington, Drysdale, Leopold.
- What is the population of Curlewis?
- The population of Curlewis is approximately 18,576 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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