Geelong VIC

Postcode 3220 · Greater Geelong LGA

Geelong is a mid-sized suburb in Victoria within the Greater Geelong local government area (postcode 3220). With a population of 5,811, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 40. Households earn a median income of $87K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Geelong is $870,000, having dropped significantly 12.3% over the past year. Units have a median price of $618,000 (-16.7% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $460. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000.

Geelong is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 1080, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 9 rail stations, 41 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public and 1 private hospitals. The crime rate in the Greater Geelong LGA is higher than average at 8,641 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Geelong offers a gross rental yield of 2.7%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($870K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 10.0x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -12.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.7% Low Yield
Price vs State$870K/$875K Near Median
Affordability10.0x Stretched
Price Momentum-12.3% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$59,668
Mean Income$78,134
Earners9,581
YoY Change+6.7%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education10/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$870K
-12.3% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$618K
-16.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$370
POPULATION
5,811
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age40
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$1,670
Personal Income /wk$865
Mortgage /mth$2,000
CRIME (Greater Geelong LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,641
Total Incidents25,574
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations9
Bus Stops41
Geelong Station
Geelong Station/Railway Tce
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1080
Total Students828
Government1
Catholic1
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1046
St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1114
HOSPITALS (2)
St John of God Geelong Hospitalprivate
University Hospital Geelongpublic
Data: 2024