Mount Duneed at a glance
Median house
$710,000
Median unit
$274,320
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
6,182
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Mount Duneed.
The postcode for Mount Duneed is 3216 (VIC).
The median house price in Mount Duneed is $710,000.
Mount Duneed (3216) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The median house here is $710,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Mount Duneed has roughly 6,182 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mount Duneed scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Duneed's population at 6,182, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,182
Median age
32
Family households
79%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $710,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $274,320, roughly 61% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $142,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Mount Duneed on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$710,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$446/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$710,000
$274,320
6,182
Median age: 32
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.64% (median rent $360/wk against a $710,000 price tag). Units yield 8.45% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.64%
Based on $710,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20268.45%
Based on $274,320 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 202675%
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.
Getting around
Walkability.
26
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Duneed.
Local schools for Mount Duneed
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Government School Catchment
Highton Primary School
Bellaire Primary School
Montpellier 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 Mount Duneed.
- What is the median house price in Mount Duneed?
- The median house price in Mount Duneed, VIC 3216 is $710,000. The median unit price is $274,320.
- What is the Mount Duneed postcode?
- Mount Duneed is in the 3216 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is Mount Duneed?
- Mount Duneed is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3216, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Duneed?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $446.
- What schools are in Mount Duneed?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Duneed on this page, including Highton Primary School, Bellaire Primary School, Montpellier Primary School.
- How walkable is Mount Duneed?
- Mount Duneed has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mount Duneed?
- Mount Duneed is close to Freshwater Creek, Highton, Wandana Heights, Belmont, Newtown.
- What is the population of Mount Duneed?
- The population of Mount Duneed is approximately 6,182 (2021 Census). The median age is 32.
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