City of Greater Geelong
Little River
Little River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,353
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Little River.
Little River (3211) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria.
Little River has roughly 1,353 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Little River 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Little River's population at 1,353, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
1,353
Median age
42
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$427/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$363/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,353
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
202
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
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Education
Schools in Little River.
Local schools for Little River
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Government School Catchment
Little River Primary School
Lara Primary School
Lara Secondary College
© 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 Little River.
- What is the Little River postcode?
- Little River is in the 3211 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Little River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $427, for units it's $363.
- What schools are in Little River?
- There are 3 schools serving Little River on this page, including Little River Primary School, Lara Primary School, Lara Secondary College.
- How walkable is Little River?
- Little River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Little River?
- Little River is close to Balliang, Lara, Manor Lakes, Point Wilson, Mambourin.
- What is the population of Little River?
- Little River has approximately 1,353 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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