Queenscliff at a glance
Median house
$1,450,000
Median unit
$316,800
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,408
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Queenscliff.
The postcode for Queenscliff is 3225 (VIC).
The median house price in Queenscliff is $1,450,000.
Queenscliff (3225) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,450,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Queenscliff has roughly 5,408 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Queenscliff scores 0/100 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 4 government primary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Queenscliff's population at 5,408, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
5,408
Median age
61
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $1,450,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $316,800, roughly 78% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $290,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,450,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$1,450,000
$316,800
5,408
Median age: 61
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.43% (median rent $400/wk against a $1,450,000 price tag). Units yield 5.58% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.43%
Based on $1,450,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.58%
Based on $316,800 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–
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.
59
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.
0
0
75
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Queenscliff.
Local schools for Queenscliff
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Government School Catchment
Point Lonsdale Primary School
Queenscliff Primary School
Surfside 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 Queenscliff.
- What is the median house price in Queenscliff?
- The median house price in Queenscliff, VIC 3225 is $1,450,000. The median unit price is $316,800.
- What is the Queenscliff postcode?
- Queenscliff is in the 3225 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is Queenscliff?
- Queenscliff is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3225, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Queenscliff?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Queenscliff?
- There are 6 schools serving Queenscliff on this page, including Point Lonsdale Primary School, St Aloysius' School, Queenscliff Primary School.
- How walkable is Queenscliff?
- Queenscliff has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 75.
- What suburbs are near Queenscliff?
- Queenscliff is close to Point Lonsdale, Swan Bay, Swan Island, Marcus Hill, Mannerim.
- What is the population of Queenscliff?
- The population of Queenscliff is approximately 5,408 (2021 Census). The median age is 61.
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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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