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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%

University qualified

34.2%

Work from home

22.6%

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

43.4/100
Average

824th in VIC

Verified 90% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Outer suburban
What Fyansford is known for: Outer suburban

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Suburb profile

Fyansford is an outer metropolitan suburb of Melbourne, in Greater Geelong Council. Notable landmarks include Fyansford Hotel.

Socio-economic advantage is among the highest in the peer group, placing it among the highest-ranked outer metropolitan suburbs, and the suburb has an unusually high concentration of heritage listings, and university qualifications are more common than in comparable places, with university qualifications 43% above the peer median. Space is a strength, but car dependence is high. The clearer weaknesses are limited amenity for the price and thinner mapped green cover within the suburb boundary, with green cover 65% below the peer median.

Fyansford is a better fit for people who value socio-economic advantage and heritage character more than amenity for the price.

Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.

Strengths and weaknesses

Outer metropolitan suburb · compared with outer metropolitan suburbs in Victoria (148)

Strengths

  • Socio-economic advantage is among the highest in the peer group
  • The suburb has an unusually high concentration of heritage listings
  • University qualifications are more common than in comparable places

Weaknesses

  • Buyers pay a premium despite relatively limited amenity access
  • Mapped green cover within the suburb boundary is below comparable suburbs

What stands out

  • Fyansford Hotel
  • Space is a strength, but car dependence is high

Who it suits

  • Families
  • Professionals
  • Retirees
  • Students
  • Budget buyers

Housing, growth and risk

How Fyansford compares

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

#102

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Crime rate

65th

percentile in state (higher = more crime)

Pop. growth

81st

percentile in VIC

Rented dwellings

17%

2021 Census tenure

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
43.4/100 — Average
National rank
3516th in Australia
State rank
824th in VIC
Peer rank
#102 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#305 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
90%

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 (10%) · Future Growth (6%)

Household crowding and healthy vacancy — not cheapness Modest price change as a healthy-growth band

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
Median weekly rent (2021 Census)
$485
Tenure (owned / mortgaged / rented)
25.7% / 57.5% / 16.9%
Employment rate
75.8%
Travel to work (WFH / public transport / car)
22.6% / 0.6% / 60.9%
Walked or cycled to work
1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
373 / 12 / 0 (+ 39 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%) · Accessibility (12%) · Future Growth (6%)

Employment, household income and owned-outright tenure (2021 Census) Work-from-home and public-transport commute shares (2021 Census) Five-year population change as a healthy-growth band, not a boom bonus

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census was conducted 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

Qualifications

34.2% of adults have a university degree, compared with 29.2% across Victoria. 19.3% have a trade or vocational qualification.

  • University qualified34.2% · 29.2% VIC
  • Diploma qualified9.6% · 9.8% VIC
  • Trade / vocational19.3% · 14.2% VIC
  • Year 12 or below36.9% · 46.8% VIC

Highest qualification field

Main field of the highest non-school qualification (2021 Census).

  • Management and commerce23.5%
  • Health13.6%
  • Society and culture13.6%
  • Architecture and building11.8%
  • Education11.8%
  • Engineering and related technologies11.8%
How these groups are defined
MeasureDefinition
University qualifiedBachelor degree or higher
Diploma qualifiedAdvanced Diploma / Diploma
Trade / vocationalCertificate III + IV
Year 12Year 12 as highest attainment
Below Year 12Year 11 / 10 / 9 or below

People aged 15 years and over, 2021 Census. University, diploma and trade shares match ABS highest educational attainment (HEAP). Year 12 and below Year 12 are combined in the chart because the General Community Profile reports school-only attainment as a residual.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (12%)

University qualifications from the 2021 Census

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

Tax & income

Median taxable income (2023–24)
$65,260

87th percentile in VIC · +11% vs Australia

Median salary / wages (2023–24)
$68,766

84th percentile in VIC · +6% vs Australia

Residents with rental investments
15.0%

68th percentile in VIC · +9% vs Australia

Median super balance (2023–24)
$98,053

73rd percentile in VIC · +55% vs Australia

Residents with business income
11.0%

39th percentile in VIC · +6% vs Australia

Australian Taxation Office Taxation Statistics 2023–24, individuals Table 25. Figures describe taxpayers who live in postcode 3218 — not a suburb-level official statistic. Rental investment is the share of local taxpayers reporting rental income or loss, not the share of local properties owned by investors.

Counts, net rent & state comparison
Taxpayers in this postcode
9,962
Taxpayers reporting net rent
1,487
Median net rent
-$3,342
Taxpayers reporting business income
1,076
Taxable income vs state median
+22%
Salary / wages vs state median
+18%
Rental investment vs state median
+15%
Super vs state median
+22%
Business income vs state median
0%

Percentiles rank this postcode among unique postcodes in VIC, so suburbs that share a postcode are not counted twice. Dollar figures are compared with Australia-wide ATO medians from the same release. Median net rent is among taxpayers who reported the rent label and can be negative.

Data sources & freshness

  • Taxation Statistics 2023–24 — individuals by postcode (Table 25) — Australian Taxation Office · Updated · Annual release; taxpayer residential postcode, not suburb boundary

Community & culture

7.9% speak a language other than English at home; 10.4% born overseas

Language at home
1,071 English only · 92 other
Non-English at home
7.9%
Born overseas
121 (10.4%)
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
9 (0.7%)
Australian citizens
1,122
Languages spoken at home (other than English)
7

Top languages other than English

Share of residents who speak a language other than English at home (2021 Census).

  • Filipino5 · 20%
  • Punjabi4 · 16%
  • Urdu4 · 16%
  • Croatian3 · 12%
  • German3 · 12%
  • Spanish3 · 12%
  • Tamil3 · 12%

Religion

48.4%No religion

No religion is the most common response at 48.4%, while Christianity accounts for 42.9%.

MeasureSuburbState
No religion48.4%38.8%
Christianity42.9%40.9%
Other / not stated8.7%20.3%
Christian denominations
DenominationSuburbState
Catholic27%20.5%
Anglican5.6%6.5%
Uniting Church2.3%2.4%

2021 Census — languages spoken at home, birthplace, Indigenous status, and religious affiliation (usual residence). Religion is optional on the Census form.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile (including method of travel to work and educational attainment) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
95
Against the person
18
Against property
60
Rate per 1,000 residents
74.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 67 residents
State crime-rate percentile
64.6th (higher = more crime)
Increase (daily rate)
+21.8%
Recorded road crashes (in suburb)
117
Crash rate per 1,000 residents (state rank)
92.13

Most common offence types

  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle19
  • B49 Other Theft13
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order7
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft7
  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods6

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)

Crime rate, offences against the person, year-on-year trend and recorded road crash rates

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

School list
School catchments
  • Belmont High SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
  • Ceres Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
  • Fyans Park Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
  • Hamlyn Banks Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
  • Herne Hill Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
  • Manifold Heights Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
  • Montpellier Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment
  • North Geelong Secondary CollegeGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
  • Northern Bay P-12 CollegeGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundarysecondary_catchment
  • Rollins Primary SchoolGovernment school catchment overlapping this suburb boundaryprimary_catchment

Government school intake zones that overlap this suburb boundary. Living in a catchment does not guarantee enrolment; check the education authority.

Contributes to desirability score · Education (14%)

Median school ICSEA first, then school and catchment counts

Data sources & freshness

  • Victorian designated neighbourhood zones — Victorian Department of Education · current · Updated · Open catchment polygons where published

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Autumn St/McCurdy Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (12%)

Public transport stops per 1,000 residents and walkability

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

4 mapped amenities

1 caravan parks

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 5 parks mapped in suburb
Walkability proxy
2/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
4.15
Sport & outdoors(3)
  • Barwon River TrailCycling route
  • Gabrielle Blythe Linear PathwayCycling route
  • Ted Wilson TrailCycling route
Camping & holiday parks(1)
  • Eldorado Tourist ParkCaravan park

    360 Ballarat Road

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually. Campgrounds, beaches, wineries and local trails are included when they sit inside the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (12%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport per 1,000 residents (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

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

Sporting clubs

1 named sporting club in this suburb

  • Geelong Cement Bowls

    Lawn Bowls

Named sporting clubs from OpenStreetMap, assigned to this suburb's boundary. Sporting facilities such as ovals, courts and recreation centres are listed under Amenities.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap sporting clubs — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated · Geofabrik australia-latest.osm.pbf

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Fyansford CommonPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Green cover of suburb area
2.5%
Woodland / forest cover
1.5%
Parks & woodland features (OSM)
31
Parks (OSM)
5
Typical summer maximum
26°C

Green cover is the share of this suburb's boundary overlapping OpenStreetMap parks, woodland and forest polygons — not a satellite tree-canopy product. Summer maximum is the WorldClim / Open-Meteo seasonal normal already collected for Weather.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)

Tree canopy first, then green-cover area and parks per 1,000

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover and tree canopy — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated · Park/woodland polygons intersected with suburb boundaries

Health access

Nearest hospital
McKellar Centre (3.9 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
GP clinics in suburb
0

GP clinic counts from OpenStreetMap. Bulk-billing figures only include clinics tagged in OSM (sparse and unofficial — not a Medicare list).

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (12%)

Hospitals, GPs and aged care

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 (12%)

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

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

22 active roadworks / incidents

  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 17/09/2026 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HAMILTON-GEELONG RING IN RAMP ON, HAMILTON HIGHWAY16 Sep 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 17/09/2026 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HAMILTON HIGHWAY, GEELONG RING OUT-HAMILTON RAMP OF16 Sep 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 17/09/2026 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HAMILTON-GEELONG RING OUT RAMP ON, HAMILTON HIGHWAY16 Sep 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 17/09/2026 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HAMILTON HIGHWAY, UPPER PAPER MILLS ROAD16 Sep 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 17/09/2026 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.MCCANNS LANE, HAMILTON HIGHWAY16 Sep 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 17/09/2026 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HAMILTON HIGHWAY, MCCANNS LANE16 Sep 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 17/09/2026 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.GEELONG RING OUT-HAMILTON RAMP OF, GEELONG RING ROAD16 Sep 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 23/09/2026 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HAMILTON HIGHWAY, UPPER PAPER MILLS ROAD22 Sep 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 23/09/2026 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HAMILTON HIGHWAY, GEELONG RING OUT-HAMILTON RAMP OF22 Sep 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 23/09/2026 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.HAMILTON-GEELONG RING OUT RAMP ON, HAMILTON HIGHWAY22 Sep 2026 – 29 Nov 2026

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

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (12%)

Heritage listings as established streetscape

Data sources & freshness

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

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Flood / inundation overlay
No mapped inundation on suburb boundary

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping. Flood cover uses inundation overlay polygons against the suburb boundary where published.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (22%)

Bushfire and flood hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Bushfire and flood 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 (12%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD and IRSD deciles)

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