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VIC · Greater Geelong Council

Fyansford, 3218

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,270

Growth (1 yr)

+1.5%

Growth (5 yr)

+5.9%

Median age

34

Median income

$2,627/wk

Employment rate

75.8%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$895,000

Languages at home

7.9%non-English

Most common: Filipino, Punjabi, Urdu

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

37/100
Below average

842nd in VIC

Verified 81% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Heritage area
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Fyansford is known for: Heritage area, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

Fyansford is a practical smaller community in Greater Geelong Council, with a familiar suburban feel rather than a self-contained town centre. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.

Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because growth momentum lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Fyansford snapshot

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

Median house price

$895k

-20% change

Median rent

$490/wk

Population (ERP)

1,270

+1.5% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.0%

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

#154

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Safety

63rd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

81st

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

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
37.0/100 — Below average
National rank
4300th in Australia
State rank
842nd in VIC
Peer rank
#154 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#380 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
81%

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)
$895,000
Median price change
-20.1%

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

1,270(June 2025)

+1.5% annual · +5.9% over 5 years · 81th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.5%
5-year growth
+5.9%
Change in 1 year
+19
Change in 5 years
+71
Growth rank in VIC
81th 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 (~1,350), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,206
Median age
34
Median household income / week
$2,627
Dwelling vacancy
4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
18 of 446
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Employment rate
75.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
373 / 12 / 0 (+ 39 other)

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)
89
Against the person
12
Against property
63
Rate per 1,000 residents
70.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 100 residents
State safety percentile
62.5th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-23.3%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault7
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft7
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle25
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods6
  • B49 Other Theft11

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Autumn St/McCurdy Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Fyansford CommonPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
29
Parks (OSM)
4

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

Nearest hospital
McKellar Centre (3.9 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
48
Participants per 1,000 residents
37.8

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
26° / 12°
Rainfall
128 mm · ~16 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 10°
Rainfall
124 mm · ~16 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
149 mm · ~19 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 8°
Rainfall
182 mm · ~23 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).

30 planning-related records

2021· 13 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Earthworks and Removal of Native Vegetation
    230 MCCURDY ROAD FYANSFORD 3218Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct and Display Internally Illuminated Business Identification Signage and Internally Illuminated Promotion Signage
    66 HYLAND STREET FYANSFORD 3218Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Eight (8) Warehouses and an Eight (8) Lot Subdivision
    25 DE GOLDIS ROAD FYANSFORD 3218Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Removal of Native Vegetation
    65 HYLAND STREET FYANSFORD 3218Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of a Shed
    185 HAMILTON HIGHWAY FYANSFORD 3218Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Staged Multi-Lot Subdivision Gen Fyansford Stage 6
    150-222 MCCURDY ROAD FYANSFORD 3218Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land into Two (2) Lots
    230 MCCURDY ROAD FYANSFORD 3218Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • External Painting of Heritage Building
    66 Hyland StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling within Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Environmental Significance Overlay
    61 SALISBURY CIRCUIT FYANSFORD 3218Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and Works associated with a Concrete Batching Plant
    315-325 HAMILTON HIGHWAY FYANSFORD 3218Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Replacement Dwelling
    75 McCanns LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Native Vegetation
    65 Hyland StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling in Heritage Overlay
    188 McCurdy RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 17 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of a Warehouse
    20 Upper Paper Mills RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Construction of Eight (8) Warehouses and an Eight (8) lot Subdivision and a Reduction of Carparking
    35 De Goldis RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development for a Dwelling and Shed in a Rural Living Zone
    10 CARROLL ROAD FYANSFORD 3218Refusal issued by a delegate

  • September 2020

  • Staged Multi-Lot Subdivision Gen Fyansford Stage 6
    150-222 McCurdy RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Vesting of Reserve to Council as part of Fyansford Development Plan
    35-61 Monier WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Removal of Reserve 3 on Plan of Subdivision 816134E
    110A Hamilton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works associated with the Construction of a Shed and Removal of Native Vegetation (Grasses)
    75 McCanns LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Staged Multi-Lot Subdivision Gen Fyansford Stage 6
    150-222 McCurdy RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Staged Multi Lot Subdivision and Removal of an Easement
    150 Hamilton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi Lot Subdivision, Removal of a Existing Reserve, Create Reserves and Easements, Removal of Native Vegetation and Creation of an Access to Road Zone
    100 Hamilton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of the Land for Landscape Supplies and a Reduction in Carparking
    50 MCCANNS LANE FYANSFORD 3218Withdrawn
  • Buildings and Works associated with a Concrete Batching Plant
    315-325 Hamilton HighwayNOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2020

  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    210 McCurdy RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Thirty Two (32) Dwellings, a Thirty Two (32) Lot Subdivision and Creation of a Carriageway Easement
    PARENT - 355 Church StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Alterations and Additions to a Dwelling
    205-225 Hamilton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of a Drive Through Bottle-shop and the Sale of Liquor (Packaged Liquor License)
    62-64 Hyland StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Use and Development of part of the land for Motor Racing Track (Motorcycles) and Earthworks
    295 HAMILTON HIGHWAY FYANSFORD 3218Refusal issued by a delegate

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

5 active roadworks / incidents

  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 02/02/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GEELONG RING ROAD, GEELONG RING OUT-HAMILTON RAMP OF01 Feb 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 02/02/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GEELONG RING OUT-HAMILTON RAMP OF, GEELONG RING ROAD01 Feb 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 02/02/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GEELONG RING OUT-HAMILTON RAMP OF, GEELONG RING ROAD01 Feb 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 02/02/2026 and 30/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GEELONG RING ROAD, GEELONG RING OUT-HAMILTON RAMP OF01 Feb 2026 – 29 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 27/01/2025 and 27/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.GEELONG RING ROAD, BALLARAT-GEELONG RING OUT RAMP ON26 Jan 2025 – 26 Jan 2027

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Heritage

7 heritage places

  • BARWON PAPER MILL COMPLEXNH0743
  • BARWON PAPER MILL COMPLEXNH0743
  • BRIDGENH1108
  • FORMER PROTESTANT ORPHAN ASYLUMNH1095
  • FROGMORENH0696
  • FYANSFORD HOTELNH0744
  • OLD SWAN INNNH0267

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

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
Corio
Member of Parliament
Richard MARLES (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
122,756
Turnout (2025)
92.7%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.7 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 36.8%Labor 63.2%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.0 km away).

Coalition 33.4%Labor 66.6%

3.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +3.2 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Hamlyn HeightsLabor 65.4% · Coalition 34.6% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
  • Herne HillLabor 70.7% · Coalition 29.3% TPP (2025)3.7 km away
  • Manifold HeightsLabor 71.4% · Coalition 28.6% TPP (2025)3.9 km away
  • Bell Post HillLabor 63.6% · Coalition 36.4% TPP (2025)4.2 km away
  • Bell Park SouthLabor 65.0% · Coalition 35.0% TPP (2025)4.4 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)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

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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