Geelong
VIC 3220 · Greater Geelong
5,811 (2021) → 5,911 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Geelong is a high growth suburb in Greater Geelong, VIC 3220, about 65km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $925K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 92/100, and is right by the coast. Geelong has an overall score of 89/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3220 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.1%), India (2.81%), China (1.79%), Italy (1.67%), Malaysia (1.12%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.29%), Italian (2.1%), Greek (1.1%), Hindi (0.89%), Punjabi (0.69%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
This is a commercial / transport hub with few residents — recorded incidents include visitors and workers, so a per-resident rate and safety score would be misleading. Raw incident counts are shown below.
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year):
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Incident-trend chart suppressed for this suburb — its all-category totals don't reflect the small resident base. Raw residential counts are shown above.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1039 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1114
- Geelong South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1088
- Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1046
- Newcomb Secondary College-Victorian Sailing Water Safety SchoolSecondary · Government
- SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL- GeelongSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Geelong High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 998
- Geelong Lutheran College - St John's Newtown CampusCombined · Independent · 1.2km
- Chilwell Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1139
- Ashby Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1059
- St Robert's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1099
- The Geelong CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1156
- Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1105
- St Margaret's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1063
- Newtown Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1076
- St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1107
- Geelong Grammar School - Bostock House CampusCombined · Independent · 2.3km
- Tate Street Primary School GeelongPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1029
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 Geelong
What are property prices in Geelong?
In Geelong, the .
How far is Geelong from Melbourne CBD?
Geelong is about 64.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 114 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Geelong?
Geelong has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1083 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Geelong?
Geelong has a transport score of 92/100, including 1 train station and 46 bus stops.