North Geelong
VIC 3215 · Greater Geelong
3,225 (2021) → 3,222 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
North Geelong is a high growth suburb in Greater Geelong, VIC 3215, about 63km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $643K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 88/100, and is right by the coast. North Geelong has an overall score of 79/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 19/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3215 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (3.84%), Croatia (2.29%), England (1.92%), Italy (1.77%), Germany (1.02%)
Top languages: Croatian (2.88%), Punjabi (1.86%), Italian (1.71%), Macedon (1.46%), Mandarin (1.27%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Visitor / tourist hub. This suburb attracts significant visitor and tourist traffic. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident rates below may overstate the risk for people living here.
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
These totals are recorded by incident location and include offences involving the suburb's many 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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1038 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi GeelongSecondary · Independent
- SEDA College (Victoria) - BVNV GeelongSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Indie School GeelongSecondary · Independent · 0.8km
- North Geelong Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 961
- Geelong English Language School (interim name)-North Geelong CampusCombined · Government · 0.9km
- Nelson Park SchoolCombined · Government · 1kmICSEA 938
- Holy Family SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1029
- Bell Park North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 956
- Western Heights Secondary College-Quamby CampusSecondary · Government · 1.6km
- Bell Park North Primary School-Geelong English Language ProgramPrimary · Government · 1.6km
- Hamlyn Views SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 998
- Kardinia International CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1155
- Hamlyn Banks Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 976
- Western Heights Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 991
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
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
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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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 North Geelong
Is North Geelong safe?
North Geelong has a residential safety score of 19/100, 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 16,651 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in North Geelong?
In North Geelong, the .
How far is North Geelong from Melbourne CBD?
North Geelong is about 63.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 112 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in North Geelong?
North Geelong has 2 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in North Geelong?
North Geelong has a transport score of 88/100, including 1 train station and 34 bus stops.