South Geelong VIC

Postcode 3220 · Greater Geelong LGA

South Geelong is a small community in Victoria within the Greater Geelong local government area (postcode 3220). With a population of 1,014, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 37. Households earn a median income of $85K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in South Geelong is $879,000, having dipped slightly 0.3% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $460. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,700.

South Geelong is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1088, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 4 rail stations, 9 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, South Geelong offers a gross rental yield of 2.7%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($879K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 10.3x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -0.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.7% Low Yield
Price vs State$879K/$875K Near Median
Affordability10.3x Stretched
Price Momentum-0.3% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education9/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$879K
-0.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
1,014
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age37
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,642
Personal Income /wk$937
Mortgage /mth$1,700
CRIME (Greater Geelong LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,641
Total Incidents25,574
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations4
Bus Stops9
South Geelong Station
South Geelong Station/Lonsdale St
South Geelong Station/Yarra St
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1088
Total Students326
Government1
Geelong South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1088
Data: 2024