SuburbCheck

Geelong West

VIC 3218 · Greater Geelong

7,345 (2021) → 7,746 est. (2025) · High Growth

81
Overall score

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

7,345
Population
$896K
Median house (2024)
62
Safety score
75
Transport score

Geelong West is a high growth suburb in Greater Geelong, VIC 3218, about 65km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $896K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 75/100, and is right by the coast. Geelong West has an overall score of 81/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 62/100.

65.2 km
To Melbourne CBD
990 m
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
1.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

7,345
Population
36
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,797
vs NSW median-2.9%
Bachelor degree or higher53.3%
Born in Australia77.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,351 / 528 / 288

Top countries of birth: England (3.02%), India (1.99%), Italy (1.54%), China (1.46%), New Zealand (1.27%)

Top languages: Italian (2.06%), Mandarin (1.93%), Greek (0.71%), Punjabi (0.5%), Macedon (0.48%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$896K-18.1%
Median house (2024)
$529K-27.1%
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

62
Residential

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

33
Break & enter dwelling449/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
35
Motor vehicle theft477/100k
24
Domestic assault327/100k
2
Robbery27/100k
27
Non-domestic assault368/100k

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: 573 (all categories, latest year)7,801 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

84

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

84
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1038 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1096
  • Ashby Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1056

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Geelong Lutheran College - St John's Newtown CampusCombined · Independent · 0.9km
  • Newtown Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1087
  • Manifold Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1071
  • Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1097
  • Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1033
  • Holy Spirit Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1071
  • Herne Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1010
  • The Geelong CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1150
  • St Joseph's College Geelong - Westcourt CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.6km
  • St Joseph's College GeelongSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1072
  • Clonard CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1046
  • Geelong Grammar School - Bostock House CampusCombined · Independent · 1.7km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

75
33Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationGeelong Railway (1.1 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.

84 in suburbSupermarkets
17742 in suburbCafes/Rest.
327 in suburbParks
388 in suburbPlaygrounds
60266 in suburbPools
408 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
102 in suburbGPs
156 in suburbPharmacies
122 in suburbChildcare
51 in suburbLibraries
23211 in suburbSports fields
31 in suburbVets
Nearest beachEastern Beach (2.2 km)
Nearest hospitalSt John of God Geelong Hospital (1.8 km)
Nearest vet700 m
Nearest airportAvalon (15.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

82

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

40
Gyms
17
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
232
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

48

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

32
Parks
0
Nature reserves
14
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
2
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

89

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

6
Theatres
2
Cinemas
3
Museums
45
Galleries
5
Libraries
1
Arts centres
6
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

59

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

5
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
10
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.82

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

36

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

2
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.68

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.34%
Projected population 204110,960
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Greater Geelong

Manifold Heights$750K64transportDrumcondraData not available80transportNewtown (Greater Geelong)Data not available59transportRippleside$1.05M74transportGeelong$800K92transportHerne Hill$630K61transport

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Frequently asked questions about Geelong West

Is Geelong West safe?

Geelong West has a residential safety score of 62/100, 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 7,801 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Geelong West?

In Geelong West, the .

How far is Geelong West from Melbourne CBD?

Geelong West is about 65.2 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Geelong West?

Geelong West has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1076 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Geelong West?

Geelong West has a transport score of 75/100 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.