Thomson at a glance
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
20.3k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Thomson.
The postcode for Thomson is 3219 (VIC).
Thomson (3219) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria.
Thomson has roughly 20,309 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Thomson scores 20/100 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Thomson's population at 20,309, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
20,309
Median age
42
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$259/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
20,309
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
253
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.
20
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Thomson.
Local schools for Thomson
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Government School Catchment
Newcomb Secondary College
Newcomb Primary School
Whittington 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 Thomson.
- What is the Thomson postcode?
- Thomson is in the 3219 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is Thomson?
- Thomson is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3219, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Thomson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $259.
- What schools are in Thomson?
- There are 20 schools serving Thomson on this page, including MacKillop Specialist School, St Margaret's School, Christ the King School.
- How walkable is Thomson?
- Thomson has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Thomson?
- Thomson is close to East Geelong, Newcomb, South Geelong, Whittington, Breakwater.
- What is the population of Thomson?
- The population of Thomson is approximately 20,309 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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