Geelong West at a glance
Median house
$810,000
Median unit
$405,000
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
7,345
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Geelong West.
The postcode for Geelong West is 3218 (VIC).
The median house price in Geelong West is $810,000.
Geelong West (3218) sits in the Golden Plains region of Victoria. The median house here is $810,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Geelong West has roughly 7,345 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Geelong West scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 8 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Geelong West's population at 7,345, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 40% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (35%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
7,345
Median age
36
Family households
59%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $810,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $405,000, roughly 50% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $162,000. 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
$810,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $405,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
40%
At a deeper level
$810,000
$405,000
7,345
Median age: 36
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.34% (median rent $520/wk against a $810,000 price tag). Units yield 5.26% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 40% 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 20263.34%
Based on $810,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.26%
Based on $405,000 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 202657%
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.
631
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.
56
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Geelong West.
Local schools for Geelong West
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ashby Primary School
Manifold Heights Primary School
Herne Hill 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 Geelong West.
- What is the median house price in Geelong West?
- The median house price in Geelong West, VIC 3218 is $810,000. The median unit price is $405,000.
- What is the Geelong West postcode?
- Geelong West is in the 3218 postcode, in VIC, in the Golden Plains Shire Council region.
- Where is Geelong West?
- Geelong West is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3218, in the Golden Plains Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Geelong West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Geelong West?
- There are 20 schools serving Geelong West on this page, including St Patrick's School, Ashby Primary School, Manifold Heights Primary School.
- How walkable is Geelong West?
- Geelong West has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Geelong West?
- Geelong West is close to Drumcondra, Rippleside, Herne Hill, Manifold Heights, Geelong.
- What is the population of Geelong West?
- The population of Geelong West is approximately 7,345 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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