Drysdale
VIC 3222 · Greater Geelong
4,976 (2021) → 5,328 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Drysdale is a high growth suburb in Greater Geelong, VIC 3222, about 51km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $704K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 22/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Drysdale has an overall score of 39/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 84/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3222 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.15%), New Zealand (1.23%), Netherlands (0.72%), Scotland (0.66%), Germany (0.58%)
Top languages: Italian (0.6%), Malayalam (0.36%), German (0.22%), Spanish (0.22%), Thai (0.2%)
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 1032 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Drysdale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1016
- Christian College Geelong - Bellarine CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Thomas Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.2kmICSEA 1051
- Saint Ignatius College GeelongSecondary · Catholic · 4.2kmICSEA 1075
- Clifton Springs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1003
- Bellarine Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1006
- Portarlington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8kmICSEA 1010
- Wallington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 1031
- St Leonards Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 970
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.
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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 Drysdale
Is Drysdale safe?
Drysdale has a residential safety score of 84/100, 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 3,236 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Drysdale?
In Drysdale, the .
How far is Drysdale from Melbourne CBD?
Drysdale is about 51.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 137 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Drysdale?
Drysdale has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1016 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Drysdale?
Drysdale has a transport score of 22/100 and 31 bus stops.