Drysdale, VIC 3222

City of Greater GeelongAll suburbs in postcode 3222

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Median house price

$745,000

Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)

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Drysdale at a glance

Median unit
$550,000
Population
4,976
Median age 52

Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Drysdale

Houses change hands at $745,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $550,000, roughly 26% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $149,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.

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What to know about Drysdale

Drysdale (3222) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The median house here is $745,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.

Drysdale has roughly 4,976 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Drysdale 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 24°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 621 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.

Schools in Drysdale

Schools serving Drysdale: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Drysdale Primary School

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Bellarine Secondary College

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Clifton Springs Primary School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
25/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Drysdale's population at 4,976, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
70%
Lone person
28%
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
16%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Crime and safety

160 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
B Property and deception offences106 (66.3%)
E Justice procedures offences24 (15.0%)
A Crimes against the person22 (13.8%)
D Public order and security offences5 (3.1%)
C Drug offences2 (1.3%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
621 mm
Hottest month, avg max
24.1°C
Coldest month, avg min
6.7°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Drysdale

What is the median house price in Drysdale?
The median house price in Drysdale, VIC 3222 is $745,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $550,000.
How much is my house worth in Drysdale?
A useful starting point is the Drysdale median house price of $745,000 (units $550,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
What is the Drysdale postcode?
Drysdale is in the 3222 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
Where is Drysdale?
Drysdale is a suburb in the City of Greater Geelong area, VIC 3222.
What schools are in Drysdale?
There are 7 schools serving Drysdale on this page, including Drysdale Primary School, Saint Ignatius College Geelong, St Thomas Primary School.
How walkable is Drysdale?
Drysdale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
What suburbs are near Drysdale?
Drysdale is close to Clifton Springs, Mannerim, Bellarine, Bellarine, Curlewis.
What is the population of Drysdale?
The population of Drysdale is approximately 4,976 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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