City of Greater Geelong
Geelong
Geelong at a glance
Median house
$865,500
Median unit
$650,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
5,811
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Geelong.
Geelong (3220) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The median house here is $865,500, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Geelong has roughly 5,811 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Geelong scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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, 2 government secondary, 8 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Geelong's population at 5,811, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 44% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
5,811
Median age
40
Family households
53%
Lone person
39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $865,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $650,000, roughly 25% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $173,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$865,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $650,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
44%
At a deeper level
$865,500
$650,000
5,811
Median age: 40
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.88% (median rent $480/wk against a $865,500 price tag). Units yield 3.68% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 44% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.88%
Based on $865,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.68%
Based on $650,000 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 202654%
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.
3,135
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.
100
80
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Geelong.
Local schools for Geelong
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College
Geelong South Primary School
Geelong High 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 Geelong.
- What is the median house price in Geelong?
- The median house price in Geelong, VIC 3220 is $865,500. The median unit price is $650,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Geelong postcode?
- Geelong is in the 3220 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Geelong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $460.
- What schools are in Geelong?
- There are 20 schools serving Geelong on this page, including St Mary's School, Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College, Geelong South Primary School.
- How walkable is Geelong?
- Geelong has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 80, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Geelong?
- Geelong is close to Geelong Mc, Bareena, South Geelong, East Geelong, Drumcondra.
- What is the population of Geelong?
- Geelong has approximately 5,811 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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