Norlane
VIC 3214 · Greater Geelong
8,682 (2021) → 8,483 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Norlane is a high growth suburb in Greater Geelong, VIC 3214, about 62km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $468K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 63/100, and is right by the coast. Norlane has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3214 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (3.46%), England (1.68%), Afghanistan (1.54%), Philippines (1.51%), Croatia (1.41%)
Top languages: Punjabi (2.12%), Croatian (1.99%), Serbian (1.69%), Macedon (1.67%), Vietnamese (0.68%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1035 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Thomas Aquinas SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 941
- Northern Bay P-12 College-Peacock Avenue P-8 CampusCombined · Government
- Northern Bay P-12 College-Tallis Street P-8 CampusCombined · Government
- Sirius College - Geelong CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Nelson Park School-Illinois Avenue AnnexeSecondary · Government · 1.3km
- Northern Bay P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 877
- Yea High School-Goldsworthy Road CampusSecondary · Government · 1.7km
- Bell Park North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 956
- Northern Bay P-12 College-Wexford Court P-8 CampusCombined · Government · 2.2km
- Bell Park North Primary School-Geelong English Language ProgramPrimary · Government · 2.2km
- Geelong English Language School (interim name)-Corio CampusCombined · Government · 2.2km
- St Francis Xavier SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 937
- North Geelong Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 961
- Geelong English Language School (interim name)-North Geelong CampusCombined · Government · 2.3km
- Rollins Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1001
- Holy Family SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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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 Norlane
Is Norlane safe?
Norlane has a residential safety score of 5/100, 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 18,867 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Norlane?
In Norlane, the .
How far is Norlane from Melbourne CBD?
Norlane is about 61.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 164 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Norlane?
Norlane has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 941 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Norlane?
Norlane has a transport score of 63/100 and 43 bus stops.