City of Greater Geelong
Moolap
Moolap at a glance
Median house
$358,000
Median unit
$257,760
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,825
Median age 59
About
Welcome to Moolap.
Moolap (3224) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The median house here is $358,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
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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Houses change hands at $358,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $257,760, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $72,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Moolap on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$358,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $257,760.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$290/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
$358,000
$257,760
1,825
Median age: 59
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.37% (median rent $370/wk against a $358,000 price tag). Units yield 5.85% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (11%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.37%
Based on $358,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.85%
Based on $257,760 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202667%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
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.
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
Day to day
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
164
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.
2
20
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Moolap.
Local schools for Moolap
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Moolap Primary School
Leopold Primary School
Whittington 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 Moolap.
- What is the median house price in Moolap?
- The median house price in Moolap, VIC 3224 is $358,000. The median unit price is $257,760. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Moolap postcode?
- Moolap is in the 3224 postcode, in VIC, 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?
- Moolap has approximately 1,825 residents. The median age is 59.
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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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