Wye River at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
67
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Wye River.
The postcode for Wye River is 3221 (VIC).
Wye River (3221) sits in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria.
Wye River has roughly 67 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Wye River scores 2/100 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 5 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wye River's population at 67, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (46%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
67
Median age
48
Family households
31%
Lone person
46%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$301/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
67
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wye River.
Local schools for Wye River
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Government School Catchment
Lorne P-12 College
Forrest Primary School
Apollo Bay P-12 College
© 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 Wye River.
- What is the Wye River postcode?
- Wye River is in the 3221 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- Where is Wye River?
- Wye River is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3221, in the City of Greater Geelong region.
- What is the average rent in Wye River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $301.
- What schools are in Wye River?
- There are 7 schools serving Wye River on this page, including Lorne P-12 College, Forrest Primary School, Apollo Bay P-12 College.
- How walkable is Wye River?
- Wye River has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wye River?
- Wye River is close to Wye River, Separation Creek, Separation Creek, Kennett River, Kennett River.
- What is the population of Wye River?
- The population of Wye River is approximately 67 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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