Wallington
VIC 3222 · Greater Geelong
1,515 (2021) → 1,624 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Wallington is a high growth suburb in Greater Geelong, VIC 3222, about 61km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Wallington are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 19/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Wallington has an overall score of 33/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 91/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3222 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.54%), Germany (0.92%), Italy (0.79%), New Zealand (0.59%), Malta (0.53%)
Top languages: Greek (0.53%), Italian (0.53%), Russian (0.53%), Mandarin (0.46%), Vietnamese (0.33%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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 1048 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Wallington Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1031
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ocean Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1105
- Bellarine Secondary College-Ocean Grove CampusSecondary · Government · 4.4km
- Our Lady Star of the Sea SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.6kmICSEA 1092
- Surfside Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1075
- Bellarine Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 1006
- Saint Ignatius College GeelongSecondary · Catholic · 5.7kmICSEA 1075
- St Thomas Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.8kmICSEA 1051
- Leopold Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 1016
- Barwon Heads Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 1120
- Clifton Springs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 1003
- Drysdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 1016
- Christian College Geelong - Bellarine CampusCombined · Independent · 8.2km
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
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
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
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
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Wallington
Is Wallington safe?
Wallington has a residential safety score of 91/100, 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 2,706 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Wallington from Melbourne CBD?
Wallington is about 60.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 161 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Wallington?
Wallington has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1031 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Wallington?
Wallington has a transport score of 19/100 and 12 bus stops.