Curlewis
VIC 3222 · Greater Geelong
4,175 (2021) → 4,470 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Curlewis is a high growth suburb in Greater Geelong, VIC 3222, about 56km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $659K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 21/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Curlewis has an overall score of 38/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 90/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3222 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.17%), New Zealand (1.29%), Philippines (1.01%), India (0.81%), South Africa (0.46%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.57%), Tagalog (0.46%), Filipino (0.41%), Portuguese (0.34%), Croatian (0.31%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1042 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Saint Ignatius College GeelongSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1075
- St Thomas Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1051
- Bellarine Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1006
Nearby (within 10km)
- Clifton Springs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1003
- Drysdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1016
- Christian College Geelong - Bellarine CampusCombined · Independent · 4km
- Wallington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1031
- Leopold Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 1016
- Bellarine Secondary College-Ocean Grove CampusSecondary · Government · 9km
- Moolap Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 970
- Our Lady Star of the Sea SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.2kmICSEA 1092
- Surfside Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 1075
- Ocean Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 1105
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Curlewis
Is Curlewis safe?
Curlewis has a residential safety score of 90/100, 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 3,018 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Curlewis?
In Curlewis, the .
How far is Curlewis from Melbourne CBD?
Curlewis is about 55.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 149 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Curlewis?
Curlewis has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1044 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Curlewis?
Curlewis has a transport score of 21/100 and 13 bus stops.