Norlane VIC

Postcode 3214 · Greater Geelong LGA

Norlane is a mid-sized suburb in Victoria within the Greater Geelong local government area (postcode 3214). With a population of 8,682, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 37. Households earn a median income of $47K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, machinery operators & drivers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Norlane is $462,000, having risen modestly 1.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $393,000 (-4.3% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $460. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,200.

Norlane is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 941, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 9 rail stations, 34 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, Norlane offers a gross rental yield of 5.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($462K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.8x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +1.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.2% High Yield
Price vs State$462K/$875K Below Median
Affordability9.8x Moderate
Price Momentum+1.5% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$46,544
Mean Income$49,670
Earners4,783
YoY Change+10.6%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$462K
1.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$393K
-4.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$250
POPULATION
8,682
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age37
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$909
Personal Income /wk$494
Mortgage /mth$1,200
CRIME (Greater Geelong LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,641
Total Incidents25,574
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations9
Bus Stops34
Agra St/Station St
Donnelly Ave/Station St
North Shore Station/Station St
Rose Ave/Station St
Sparks Rd/Station St
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA941
Total Students149
Catholic1
St Thomas Aquinas SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 941
Data: 2024