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Clifton Springs

VIC 3222 · Greater Geelong

7,646 (2021) → 8,187 est. (2025) · High Growth

45
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

7,646
Population
$690K
Median house (2024)
100
Safety score
31
Transport score

Clifton Springs is a high growth suburb in Greater Geelong, VIC 3222, about 51km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $690K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 31/100, and is right by the coast. Clifton Springs has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

51.3 km
To Melbourne CBD
600 m
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
18.6 km
To nearest station

Demographics

7,646
Population
48
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,348
vs NSW median-27.1%
Bachelor degree or higher28.5%
Born in Australia80.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,120 / 5 / 58

Top countries of birth: England (5.98%), New Zealand (1.35%), Scotland (0.94%), Germany (0.73%), Netherlands (0.5%)

Top languages: Italian (0.56%), Greek (0.43%), German (0.41%), Mandarin (0.21%), French (0.18%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$690K+11.2%
Median house (2024)
Data not available
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

4
Break & enter dwelling52/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
6
Motor vehicle theft78/100k
23
Domestic assault301/100k
1
Robbery13/100k
7
Non-domestic assault92/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 119 (all categories, latest year)1,556 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

38

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

9
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1030 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Clifton Springs Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1004

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Drysdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1015
  • Christian College Geelong - Bellarine CampusCombined · Independent · 1.8km
  • St Thomas Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.8kmICSEA 1054
  • Saint Ignatius College GeelongSecondary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1073
  • Bellarine Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1003
  • Portarlington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 1016
  • Wallington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.9kmICSEA 1062
  • Leopold Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 1016

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

31
33Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationSouth Geelong Railway (18.6 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

24.8°C
Summer max
14.0°C
Winter max
540mm
Rainfall/yr
6.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

40 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
139 in suburbParks
1110 in suburbPlaygrounds
3Pools
50 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
10 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
22 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
286 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachGrand Scenic (7.8 km)
Nearest hospitalBarwon Health - University Hospital Geelong (18.0 km)
Nearest vet8.7 km
Nearest airportAvalon (15.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

21

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

5
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
28
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

18

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

13
Parks
1
Nature reserves
6
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

23

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

22

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.26

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

15

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

2
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.39

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.72%
Projected population 204111,409
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Greater Geelong

Drysdale$628K22transportCurlewis$645K21transportBellarineData not available20transportMannerimData not available0transportMarcus HillData not available0transportWallingtonData not available19transport

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Frequently asked questions about Clifton Springs

Is Clifton Springs safe?

Clifton Springs has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,556 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Clifton Springs?

In Clifton Springs, the .

How far is Clifton Springs from Melbourne CBD?

Clifton Springs is about 51.3 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Clifton Springs?

Clifton Springs has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1004 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Clifton Springs?

Clifton Springs has a transport score of 31/100 and 33 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.