Breakwater VIC

Postcode 3219 · Greater Geelong LGA

Breakwater is a small community in Victoria within the Greater Geelong local government area (postcode 3219). With a population of 1,060, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 40. Households earn a median income of $56K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, technicians & trades, labourers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Breakwater is $515,000, having dropped significantly 10.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $460. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,213.

Public transport access includes 14 bus stops. The crime rate in the Greater Geelong LGA is higher than average at 8,641 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Breakwater offers a gross rental yield of 4.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($515K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -10.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$515K/$875K Below Median
Affordability9.2x Moderate
Price Momentum-10.4% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education2/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$515K
-10.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$300
POPULATION
1,060
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age40
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,077
Personal Income /wk$655
Mortgage /mth$1,213
CRIME (Greater Geelong LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,641
Total Incidents25,574
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops14
Data: 2024