Norlane at a glance
Median house
$466,000
Median unit
$438,500
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
8,682
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Norlane.
The postcode for Norlane is 3214 (VIC).
The median house price in Norlane is $466,000.
Norlane (3214) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The median house here is $466,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Norlane has roughly 8,682 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Norlane scores 6/100 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Norlane's population at 8,682, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (41% own, 54% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
8,682
Median age
37
Family households
55%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $466,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $438,500, roughly 6% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $93,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Norlane on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$466,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $438,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
41%
Renter occupied
54%
At a deeper level
$466,000
$438,500
8,682
Median age: 37
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.01% (median rent $270/wk against a $466,000 price tag). Units yield 2.96% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 54% 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 20263.01%
Based on $466,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.96%
Based on $438,500 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 202641%
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.
2,041
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.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Norlane.
Local schools for Norlane
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Northern Bay P-12 College
Bell Park North Primary School
North Geelong 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 Norlane.
- What is the median house price in Norlane?
- The median house price in Norlane, VIC 3214 is $466,000. The median unit price is $438,500.
- What is the Norlane postcode?
- Norlane is in the 3214 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is Norlane?
- Norlane is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3214, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Norlane?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Norlane?
- There are 20 schools serving Norlane on this page, including St Thomas Aquinas School, Northern Bay P-12 College, St Francis Xavier School.
- How walkable is Norlane?
- Norlane has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Norlane?
- Norlane is close to North Shore, North Geelong, Geelong North, Corio, Bell Park.
- What is the population of Norlane?
- The population of Norlane is approximately 8,682 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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