City of Greater Geelong

Whittington

VIC3219

Whittington at a glance

Median house

$557,500

Median unit

$405,000

Population

3,990

Median age 42

The brief

What to know about Whittington.

Whittington (3219) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria. The median house here is $557,500, below the Victoria median of around $850K.

Whittington has roughly 3,990 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

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, 4 government secondary, 5 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Whittington's population at 3,990, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 44% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

3,990

Median age

42

Family households

59%

Lone person

37%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $557,500 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $405,000, roughly 27% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $112,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Whittington on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$557,500

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $405,000.

Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$305/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$250/wk

Owner occupied

53%

Renter occupied

44%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$557,500

Median Unit PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$405,000

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

3,990

Median age: 42

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.84% (median rent $305/wk against a $557,500 price tag). Units yield 3.21% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 44% 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 2026

2.84%

Based on $557,500 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

3.21%

Based on $405,000 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 2026

53%

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.

Offence Summary

457

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences196 (42.9%)
A Crimes against the person129 (28.2%)
E Justice procedures offences104 (22.8%)
D Public order and security offences16 (3.5%)
C Drug offences10 (2.2%)

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

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Whittington.

Local schools for Whittington

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Government School Catchment

Whittington Primary School

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Newcomb Secondary College

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Newcomb Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

612 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

25.6°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

3.0°C

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Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Whittington.

What is the median house price in Whittington?
The median house price in Whittington, VIC 3219 is $557,500. The median unit price is $405,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Whittington postcode?
Whittington is in the 3219 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
What is the average rent in Whittington?
The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $250.
What schools are in Whittington?
There are 20 schools serving Whittington on this page, including Whittington Primary School, MacKillop Specialist School, Newcomb Secondary College.
What suburbs are near Whittington?
Whittington is close to Newcomb, Breakwater, Thomson, St Albans Park, East Geelong.
What is the population of Whittington?
Whittington has approximately 3,990 residents. The median age is 42.

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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