Moolap at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,825
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Moolap.
The postcode for Moolap is 3221 (VIC).
Moolap (3221) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria.
Moolap has roughly 1,825 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Moolap 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 10 government primary, 4 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Moolap's population at 1,825, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,825
Median age
59
Family households
73%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
1,825
Median age: 59
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
20
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Moolap.
Local schools for Moolap
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Government School Catchment
Moolap Primary School
Leopold Primary School
Whittington Primary School
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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 Moolap.
- What is the Moolap postcode?
- Moolap is in the 3221 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is Moolap?
- Moolap is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3221, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Moolap?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $290.
- What schools are in Moolap?
- There are 20 schools serving Moolap on this page, including Moolap Primary School, Leopold Primary School, Whittington Primary School.
- How walkable is Moolap?
- Moolap has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Moolap?
- Moolap is close to Moolap, Leopold, Newcomb, St Albans Park, Whittington.
- What is the population of Moolap?
- The population of Moolap is approximately 1,825 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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Sources cited
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