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VIC · Greater Geelong Council

Drysdale, 3222

Est. population · Jun 2025

5,318

Growth (1 yr)

+1.2%

Growth (5 yr)

+11.0%

Median age

52

Median income

$1,273/wk

Employment rate

48.7%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$696,500

Languages at home

3.6%non-English

Most common: Italian, Spanish, German

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

52.4/100
Average

Top 33% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Green suburb
  • High desirability
What Drysdale is known for: Coastal, National parks, Excellent transport, Green suburb, High desirability

Suburb profile

Life in Drysdale revolves around the coast, with the feel of a mid-sized suburb that never strays far from the water. City outings and nearby suburbs add variety without undoing the coastal pace of everyday life. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.

With fewer amenities on hand, neighbouring suburbs do much of the shopping and service heavy lifting. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.

Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer community and employment compared with similar coastal suburbs, though housing affordability, plus schools and education remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Drysdale snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$697k

-14% change

Median rent

$490/wk

Population (ERP)

5,318

+1.2% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

7.0%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#18

among Coastal & beach · Mature

Safety

43rd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

76th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

5/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

62nd

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
52.4/100 — Average
State standing
Top 33% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1868th in Australia
State rank
416th in VIC
Peer rank
#18 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#48 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$490
Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$696,500
Median price change
-13.7%

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

5,318(June 2025)

+1.2% annual · +11.0% over 5 years · 76th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.2%
5-year growth
+11.0%
Change in 1 year
+65
Change in 5 years
+526
Growth rank in VIC
76th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~6,150), extrapolated at +3.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
4,976
Median age
52
Median household income / week
$1,273
Dwelling vacancy
7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
151 of 2,153
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
48.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,775 / 194 / 32

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
242
Against the person
31
Against property
124
Rate per 1,000 residents
45.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 161 residents
State safety percentile
43.2th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-1.6%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage19
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle20
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store20
  • B49 Other Theft24
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order56

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
4
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
1,033.5
Median ICSEA percentile
62th
School list
  • Bellarine Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1006 · 50th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 1,147 students · Top SEA quarter 13%View on My School →
  • Drysdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1016 · 54th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 388 students · Top SEA quarter 13%View on My School →
  • Saint Ignatius College GeelongSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1075 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 1% · 1,442 students · Top SEA quarter 27%View on My School →
  • St Thomas Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1051 · 69th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 428 students · Top SEA quarter 20%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

31 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Drysdale Village Shopping Centre/High St
  • Fairview St/High St
  • Granville St/High St
  • Lake Lorne Reserve/Portarlington Rd
  • Station St/High St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 swimming pools

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Well connected by public transport — 31 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
30/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.6
Sport & outdoors(2)
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool
Other(1)
  • Drakes Bushland ReserveNature Reserve

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bellarine I110 Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Drakes Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Lake Lorne ReserveNature reserve
  • Wathaurong ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
10
Parks (OSM)
3

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Barwon Health - Newcomb (18.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Drysdale Clinic Allied HealthClinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
194
Participants per 1,000 residents
36.5

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
24° / 13°
Rainfall
155 mm · ~19 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
186 mm · ~23 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
203 mm · ~25 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 9°
Rainfall
207 mm · ~26 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

83 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Business Identification Signage
    6C/35-37 MURRADOC ROAD DRYSDALE 3222No permit required
  • Construct and Display Business Identification Signage
    92 MURRADOC ROAD DRYSDALE 3222Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Five (5) Lot Subdivision of Existing Buildings
    4 TORNO COURT DRYSDALE 3222Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    11-19 CLARENDON ROAD DRYSDALE 3222Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    21-29 CLARENDON ROAD DRYSDALE 3222Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of One (1) Warehouse and Five (5) Stores
    4 CLARENDON ROAD DRYSDALE 3222Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use & Development as a Childcare Centre, Reduction of Carparking and Removal of Vegetation under the Heritage Overlay
    1-5 EVERSLEY STREET DRYSDALE 3222NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the Land for a Contractors Depot
    90-96 WISBEY COURT DRYSDALE 3222In progress
  • Buildings and Works Associated with Internal Construction of a Mezzanine Floor
    6/8-10 CLARENDON ROAD DRYSDALE 3222Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Use of the land as an Indoor Recreational Facility (Pilates Studio)
    4 TORNO COURT DRYSDALE 3222Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CHANGE OF USE - WINERY
    42-80 SOHO ROAD DRYSDALE 3222Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of Land for Outdoor Recreation Facility (Swimming Pool), Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Reduction of Car Parking Requirement
    65 BELCHERS ROAD DRYSDALE 3222NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of Three (3) Warehouses
    88-90 MURRADOC ROAD DRYSDALE 3222Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    1/70 CLIFTON SPRINGS ROAD DRYSDALE 3222Withdrawn
  • Multi Lot Subdivision and Removal of Native Vegetation
    131-149 JETTY ROAD DRYSDALE 3222In progress
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    131-149 JETTY ROAD DRYSDALE 3222In progress
  • Buildings and Works for Construction of Two (2) Outbuildings
    131-139 MCKIERNAN STREET DRYSDALE 3222Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Eleven (11) Lot Subdivision
    32-34 NEWCOMBE STREET DRYSDALE 3222Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of a Shed
    140-144 Wyndham StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of Two (2) Warehouses, Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Reduction of Carparking
    5 TORNO COURT DRYSDALE 3222Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Construction of Three (3) Dwellings, Three (3) Lot Subdivision and Alteration of Access to a Road Zone Category 1
    34 HIGH STREET DRYSDALE 3222Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Shed
    202-210 Whitcombes RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Store (Workshop) used in association with the Education Centre
    9-27 PENINSULA DRIVE DRYSDALE 3222Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings & Works Associated with the Construction of a Shelter over an Existing Horse Riding Arena
    173-195 Murradoc RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of Business Identification Signage
    PARENT - 6/35-37 Murradoc RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction of Eight (8) Dwellings and Staged Eight (8) Lot Subdivisionand Removal of an Easement
    PARENT - 31 CLIFTON SPRINGS ROAD DRYSDALE 3222Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Garage and Car Parking Reduction
    6 Clarendon RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Verandah in a Heritage Overlay
    13 Princess StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial Demolition of Rear Wall and Buildings & Works Associated with the Construction of Verandah to an Existing Dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    45 Princess StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three Lot Subdivision and Create Access to a Road Zone Category 1
    125 HIGH STREET DRYSDALE 3222In progress

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of a Dwelling, Outbuilding, A Private Tennis Court and Solid Fence
    112-170 Settlement Road SouthPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Creation of Access to Category 1 Road Zone
    356-400 MURRADOC ROAD DRYSDALE 3222Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Use of Land for the Sale of Packaged Liquor in Association with a Bottle Shop
    20/34 MURRADOC ROAD DRYSDALE 3222NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the Land for a Place of Assembly (including Community Care, Senior Citizens and Youth Group Facility and Community Recreation and provision for 3 Halls) and Reduction in Parking
    21-27 EVERSLEY STREET DRYSDALE 3222NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a Replacement Dwelling and Shed
    391-419 MURRADOC ROAD DRYSDALE 3222Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Saint Ignatius College - Demolition and refurbishment of existing school buildings, tree removal, and the construction of new 3 storey school building with classrooms and lecture theatre
    9-27 PENINSULA DRIVE DRYSDALE 3222Lapsed

  • March 2021

  • Display of Internally Illuminated Business Identification Sign adn Promotion Sign
    6/35-37 Murradoc RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Four (4) Warehouses, Reduction in Car Parking requirement, Four (4) Lot Subdivision and Alteration of Access to a Road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    82 Murradoc RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    2051-2059 PORTARLINGTON ROAD DRYSDALE 3222Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Replacement Dwelling
    322-350 Princess StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Corangamite
Member of Parliament
Libby COKER (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
114,123
Turnout (2025)
94.7%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.2 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 42.0%Labor 58.0%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 11.7 km away).

Coalition 39.0%Labor 61.0%

3.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +4.4 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • DrysdaleLabor 62.8% · Coalition 37.2% TPP (2025)3.0 km away
  • Clifton SpringsLabor 59.2% · Coalition 40.8% TPP (2025)4.6 km away
  • PortarlingtonLabor 56.3% · Coalition 43.7% TPP (2025)7.5 km away
  • St LeonardsLabor 60.7% · Coalition 39.3% TPP (2025)9.6 km away
  • WallingtonLabor 49.9% · Coalition 50.1% TPP (2025)10.2 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

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