Aireys Inlet
VIC 3231 · Surf Coast
979 (2021) → 997 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Aireys Inlet is a high growth suburb in Surf Coast, VIC 3231, about 103km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.70M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 17/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Aireys Inlet has an overall score of 40/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 94/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3231 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.06%), New Zealand (1.63%), Germany (0.61%), China (0.41%), Netherlands (0.41%)
Top languages: Italian (0.72%), French (0.51%), German (0.51%), Spanish (0.41%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1098 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Aireys Inlet Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1112
Nearby (within 10km)
- Anglesea Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 1099
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Aireys Inlet
Is Aireys Inlet safe?
Aireys Inlet has a residential safety score of 94/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,124 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Aireys Inlet?
In Aireys Inlet, the .
How far is Aireys Inlet from Melbourne CBD?
Aireys Inlet is about 102.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Aireys Inlet?
Aireys Inlet has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1112 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Aireys Inlet?
Aireys Inlet has a transport score of 17/100 and 4 bus stops.