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
The brief
What to know about Waurn Ponds.
The postcode for Waurn Ponds is 3216 (VIC).
The median house price in Waurn Ponds is $780,000.
Waurn Ponds (3216) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The median house here is $780,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Waurn Ponds has roughly 4,956 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Waurn Ponds 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Waurn Ponds's population at 4,956, with a median age of 27. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,956
Median age
27
Family households
81%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $780,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $274,320, roughly 65% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $156,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
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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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.40% (median rent $360/wk against a $780,000 price tag). Units yield 8.15% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
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.
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
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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.
- What is the Waurn Ponds postcode?
- Waurn Ponds is in the 3216 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is Waurn Ponds?
- Waurn Ponds is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3216, 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?
- The population of Waurn Ponds is approximately 4,956 (2021 Census). The median age is 27.
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