North Geelong at a glance
Median house
$641,000
Median unit
$497,500
Walk score
42
Car dependent
Population
3,225
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about North Geelong.
The postcode for North Geelong is 3215 (VIC).
The median house price in North Geelong is $641,000.
North Geelong (3215) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The median house here is $641,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
North Geelong has roughly 3,225 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
North Geelong scores 42/100 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Geelong's population at 3,225, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (57% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,225
Median age
40
Family households
62%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $641,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $497,500, roughly 22% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $128,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps North Geelong on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$641,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $497,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
$641,000
$497,500
3,225
Median age: 40
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.89% (median rent $480/wk against a $641,000 price tag). Units yield 3.29% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 41% 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 20263.89%
Based on $641,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.29%
Based on $497,500 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 202657%
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.
603
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.
42
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in North Geelong.
Local schools for North Geelong
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
North Geelong Secondary College
Nelson Park School
Bell Park North 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 North Geelong.
- What is the median house price in North Geelong?
- The median house price in North Geelong, VIC 3215 is $641,000. The median unit price is $497,500.
- What is the North Geelong postcode?
- North Geelong is in the 3215 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is North Geelong?
- North Geelong is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3215, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in North Geelong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in North Geelong?
- There are 20 schools serving North Geelong on this page, including North Geelong Secondary College, Holy Family School, Nelson Park School.
- How walkable is North Geelong?
- North Geelong has a Walk Score of 42 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near North Geelong?
- North Geelong is close to Geelong North, Bell Park, Rippleside, Norlane, North Shore.
- What is the population of North Geelong?
- The population of North Geelong is approximately 3,225 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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