South Geelong at a glance
Median house
$682,500
Median unit
$332,640
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,014
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about South Geelong.
The postcode for South Geelong is 3220 (VIC).
The median house price in South Geelong is $682,500.
South Geelong (3220) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The median house here is $682,500, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
South Geelong has roughly 1,014 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
South Geelong scores 4/100 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 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Geelong's population at 1,014, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (58% family, 33% lone person).
Population
1,014
Median age
37
Family households
58%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $682,500 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $332,640, roughly 51% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $137,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps South Geelong on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$682,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $332,640.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
$682,500
$332,640
1,014
Median age: 37
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.74% (median rent $360/wk against a $682,500 price tag). Units yield 5.47% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 37% 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 20262.74%
Based on $682,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.47%
Based on $332,640 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 202660%
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.
234
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.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in South Geelong.
Local schools for South Geelong
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Geelong South Primary School
Geelong High School
Belmont 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 South Geelong.
- What is the median house price in South Geelong?
- The median house price in South Geelong, VIC 3220 is $682,500. The median unit price is $332,640.
- What is the South Geelong postcode?
- South Geelong is in the 3220 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is South Geelong?
- South Geelong is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3220, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in South Geelong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in South Geelong?
- There are 20 schools serving South Geelong on this page, including St Margaret's School, Geelong South Primary School, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is South Geelong?
- South Geelong has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near South Geelong?
- South Geelong is close to Thomson, East Geelong, Breakwater, Geelong Mc, Geelong.
- What is the population of South Geelong?
- The population of South Geelong is approximately 1,014 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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