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Curlewis

VIC 3222 · Greater Geelong

4,175 (2021) → 4,470 est. (2025) · High Growth

38
Overall score

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

4,175
Population
$659K
Median house (2024)
90
Safety score
21
Transport score

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.

55.7 km
To Melbourne CBD
2.0 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
15.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

4,175
Population
34
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,830
vs NSW median-1.1%
Bachelor degree or higher32.8%
Born in Australia82.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,462 / 0 / 16

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

$659K-3.4%
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

90
Residential

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

10
Break & enter dwelling240/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
4
Motor vehicle theft96/100k
14
Domestic assault335/100k
—
RobberyNot reported
3
Non-domestic assault72/100k

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: 126 (all categories, latest year)3,018 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

57

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

13
Within 10km3 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1042 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Saint Ignatius College GeelongSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1073
  • St Thomas Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1054
  • Bellarine Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1003

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Clifton Springs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1004
  • Drysdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1015
  • Christian College Geelong - Bellarine CampusCombined · Independent · 4km
  • Wallington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1062
  • 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 1086
  • Surfside Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 1073
  • Ocean Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.5kmICSEA 1104

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

21
13Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationSouth Geelong Railway (15.1 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.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
22 in suburbCafes/Rest.
55 in suburbParks
44 in suburbPlaygrounds
33 in suburbPools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
20 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
3227 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachGrand Scenic (4.4 km)
Nearest hospitalBarwon Health - University Hospital Geelong (14.7 km)
Nearest vet8.4 km
Nearest airportAvalon (16.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

38

Limited facilities

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

1
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
32
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.

5
Parks
1
Nature reserves
7
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

26

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

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

20

Quiet area

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

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.24

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

4

Childcare desert

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

1
Long Day Care
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.24

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.72%
Projected population 20416,230
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Greater Geelong

Clifton Springs$745K31transportWallingtonData not available19transportLeopold$718K26transportDrysdale$628K22transportMarcus HillData not available0transportOcean Grove$878K27transport

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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.

What schools are in Curlewis?

Curlewis has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1043 (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.

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.