City of Greater Geelong
Waurn Ponds
Waurn Ponds at a glance
Median house
$780,000
Median unit
$274,320
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,956
Median age 27
About
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Waurn Ponds is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$780,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$780,000
$274,320
4,956
Median age: 27
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.40%
Based on $780,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20268.15%
Based on $274,320 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 202678%
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,956
Median age
27
Family households
81%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
204
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
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Waurn Ponds.
Local schools for Waurn Ponds
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ceres Primary School
Grovedale College
Mandama 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 Waurn Ponds.
- What is the median house price in Waurn Ponds?
- The median house price in Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216 is $780,000. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Waurn Ponds postcode?
- Waurn Ponds is in the 3216 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Waurn Ponds?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Waurn Ponds?
- There are 20 schools serving Waurn Ponds on this page, including Ceres Primary School, Woodline Primary, Christian College Geelong.
- How walkable is Waurn Ponds?
- Waurn Ponds has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Waurn Ponds?
- Waurn Ponds is close to Wandana Heights, Mount Duneed, Freshwater Creek, Mount Duneed, Ceres.
- What is the population of Waurn Ponds?
- Waurn Ponds has approximately 4,956 residents. The median age is 27.
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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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