Median house price
$711k
+17% change
VIC · Greater Geelong Council
North Geelong, 3215
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,041
Growth (1 yr)
+0.4%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.8%
Median age
40
Median income
$1,490/wk
Employment rate
51.7%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$711,000
Languages at home
24.7%non-English
Most common: Croatian, Punjabi, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Life in North Geelong revolves around the coast, with the feel of a mid-sized suburb that never strays far from the water. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.
School and preschool provision is plentiful within the local area. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many coastal suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses, trains, and ferries help with longer trips.
Buyers typically pay more than the metro middle for a home here. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Against similar coastal suburbs, growth momentum and housing affordability stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with safety, plus community and employment less decisive. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
North Geelong snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$480/wk
Population (ERP)
3,041
+0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.9%
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
#5
among Coastal & beach · Emerging
Safety
93rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
51st
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
40th
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
- 62.4/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 20% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 782nd in Australia
- State rank
- 251st in VIC
- Peer rank
- #5 among Coastal & beach · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #35 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $480
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $711,000
- Median price change
- +16.6%
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
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
3,041(June 2025)
+0.4% annual · -0.8% over 5 years · 51th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.4%
- 5-year growth
- -0.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +13
- Change in 5 years
- -24
- Growth rank in VIC
- 51th 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 (~3,150), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,225
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,490
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 84 of 1,223
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Employment rate
- 51.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 933 / 205 / 0
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)
- 716
- Against the person
- 54
- Against property
- 523
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 235.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 60 residents
- State safety percentile
- 92.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6.8%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage57
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft57
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle146
- B49 Other Theft112
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order52
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 8
- Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
- 983.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 40th
School list
- North Geelong Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 961 · 29th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 989 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Nelson Park SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 938 · 20th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 334 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Holy Family SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1029 · 60th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 344 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Bell Park North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 956 · 27th percentile · LBOTE 36% · 292 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Hamlyn Views SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 998 · 46th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 150 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Kardinia International CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1155 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 1,925 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Hamlyn Banks Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 976 · 36th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 290 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Western Heights Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 991 · 43th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 1,060 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Federation Childrenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
37 public transport stops in this suburb
- Douro St/Victoria St
- Morgan St/Thompson Rd
- North Geelong Railway Station
- North Geelong Station
- Roseneath St/Victoria St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
204 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 5 cafes · 1 pubs · 2 fast food · 1 bakeries · 2 playgrounds · 2 sports centres · 5 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 12 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 37 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 17 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 50/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.55
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.1
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 3.72
Food & drink(10)
- Routley's BakeryBakery
322 Melbourne Road
- Bean SqueezeCafe
284-286 Thompson Road
- Cafe Bear & ScoobsCafe
- Routley's Bakery CafeCafe
- The Paddock BakeryCafe
Unit West 4
- The Pickers Union CafeCafe
3 Mackey Street
- Kim Sa BakeryFast food
- Napoletana Pizza & PastaFast food
- Sphinx HotelPub
2 Thompson Road, North Geelong
- 1915Restaurant
Unit Powerhouse 2
Shopping(4)
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- Convenience store
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- Geelong Vintage MarketMarketplace
3 Mackey Street
Health & services(1)
- McKellar CentreHospital
45 - 95 Ballarat Road
Sport & outdoors(27)
- Geelong Golf ClubGolf course
- Golf course (4)
- The Training RoomGym
Unit West 10
- Osborne ParkPark
- Osbourne Avenue ReservePark
- Park (7)
- Tom McKean Linear ParkPark
- Osborne ParkPlayground
- Playground
- Centre CourtSports centre
1-3 Hepner Place
- The Arena StadiumSports centre
- Keith Barclay OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (5)
Transport(23)
19 bus stops · 3 train stations · 1 ferry terminals
Other(64)
- Anther GinAlcohol
Unit Powerhouse 3
- Thirsty CamelAlcohol
- The WallArtwork
- Geelong PowerhouseAttraction
40 Mackey Street
- Bench (2)
- Xtreme TechnologyBusiness Machines
15 Baxter Road
- Car
- AutobarnCar Parts
- Supercheap AutoCar Parts
324-326 Melbourne Road
- Sixt GeelongCar Rental
67 Douro Street
- Associated Cold Tread TyresCar repair
82 Douro Street
- Geelong Accident Repair CentreCar repair
- Geelong Collision CareCar repair
- Kent's Service CentreCar repair
Unit 2 145-147 Victoria Street
- North Geelong Transmission ServicesCar repair
6 Separation Street
- Peter Murphy Automotive RepairsCar repair
16-18 Separation Street
- Freckleberry Chocolate FactoryChocolate
- Wat-er BlastCleaning
Unit 1 145-147 Victoria Street
- AMX SuperstoreClothes
358 Melbourne Road
- Barwon SafetyClothes
8 Separation Street
- Popcultcha Collector GalleryCollector
Unit West 3
- Compressed Air
- 1st Choice RentalsElectronics
Unit 7 156 Victoria Street
- Middy'sElectronics
- SexylandErotic
4 Corio Quay Road
- Illusion Gas Log FiresFireplace
304-306 Melbourne Road
- Choices FlooringFlooring
28 Saunders Street
- Shamrock FlooringFlooring
105 Douro Street
- Solomons FlooringFlooring
- Giant Office FurnitureFurniture
158 Victoria Street
- Schots Home EmporiumFurniture
- Garden
- Mowers Galore North GeelongGroundskeeping
20 Thompson Road
- Palliative CareHospice
- Styling PropertiesInterior Decoration
Unit 2 141-143 Victoria Street
- Motel
- Blakiston LodgeNursing Home
- Multicultural Aged Care ServicesNursing Home
- Wallace LodgeNursing Home
- Geelong 4WD & CampingOutdoor
- Australia Post Parcel LockerParcel Locker
- Parking (64)
- Parking Space (5)
- Caltex WoolworthsPetrol station
26-28 Thompson Road
- ShellPetrol station
- Grand Slam PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
- Picnic Table
- FedExPost Depot
154 Weddell Road
- North Geelong Business CentrePost Depot
328-334 Melbourne Road
- FedEx Ship CenterPost office
- Osborne Park Men's ToiletPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Geelong Resource Recovery CentreRecycling
100 Douro Street
- Geelong Transfer StationRecycling
- Community Rehabilitation CentreRehabilitation
- IHR AntiquesSecond Hand
1 Slevin Street
- Shelter (8)
- Zippy Removals & StorageStorage Rental
59-61 Douro Street
- Beaumont TilesTiles
- Geelong Trailer SalesTrailer
16 Baxter Road
- TyrepowerTyres
- Vacant
354 Melbourne Road
- Weighbridge
- Geelong Early Parenting CentreYes
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
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Deppeler ParkPark
- Osborne ParkPark
- Osbourne Avenue ReservePark
- Tom McKean Linear ParkPark
- Western OvalPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 13
- Parks (OSM)
- 12
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 8
- Nearest hospital
- McKellar Centre (1.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Community Rehabilitation CentreRehabilitation
- Dental HubDentist
- Geelong Early Parenting CentreYes
- Geelong Sports Medicine CentreBallarat RoadOccupational_Therapist;Physiotherapist;Podiatrist
- Geelong West Medical ClinicChurch StreetClinic
- Grand Slam PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
- McKellar CentreBallarat RoadHospital
- Palliative CareHospice
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 122
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 40.1
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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).
86 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
September 2021
- Construction of Two (2) Warehouses & a Reduction in Carparking65 SLEVIN STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision4 CADMAN TERRACE NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Second Dwelling and Two (2) Lot Subdivision10 GIDDINGS STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two (2) Lot Subdivision2-6 DWAYNE STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215In progress
- Construction of a Second Dwelling26 COXON PARADE NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision173 VICTORIA STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215In progress
August 2021
- Construct and Display Internally Illuminated Business Identification Signage154 WEDDELL ROAD NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Second Dwelling and Two (2) Lot Subdivision86 WALSGOTT STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Three (3) Lot Subdivision21 ARMSTRONG STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Dwelling8 MUIR PLACE NORTH GEELONG 3215Withdrawn
- Construction of a Dwelling in a Special Building Overlay101 RUTLEDGE BOULEVARD NORTH GEELONG 3215Withdrawn
- Change of Use to Motor Vehicle Sales (Motorcycles)3/85-87 MORNINGTON STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Three (3) Dwellings and Three (3) Lot Subdivision61 WALSGOTT STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215NOD issued by a delegate
July 2021
- Extension to a Warehouse25-29 SAUNDERS STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Withdrawn
- Construction of Two (2) Warehouses & a Reduction in Carparking65 SLEVIN STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Six (6) Lot Subdivision52 DOURO STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings & Works Associated with the Construction of Nine (9) Storage Units, Ten (10) Lot Subdivision and Display of an Electronic Sign13-15 BAXTER ROAD NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings58 CRADDOCK STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215NOD issued by a delegate
- Use of the land for Industry (Gin Distillery) and Use Land to Sell and Consume Liquor under a Producers Licence and General Liquor Licence associated with a Food and Drink Premises.13-35 Mackey StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land as a Restricted Recreation Facility (Gym) and display Business Identification Signage in a Heritage Overlay287-307 MELBOURNE ROAD NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Use and Development of Eight (8) Warehouses and an Eight (8) Lot Subdivision24-26 Saunders StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of Land for Offices13-35 Mackey StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construct and Display Business Identification Signage and a Pole Sign11-13 Douro StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Construction of a Storage Shed100 Corio Quay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Pool and associated Fencing in a Special Building Overlay6 Muir PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Two Lot Subdivision (Boundary Re-alignment)4 Dunn StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Second Dwelling and 2 Lot Subdivision69 CRADDOCK STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Change of Use to Car Sales18 Enmore StreetNOD issued by a delegate
- Use and Development of a Waste-to-Energy Facility (Pyrolysis/Biochar facility)74-76 DOURO STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Withdrawn
- Construction of a Dwelling in an SBO1-5 MUIR PLACE NORTH GEELONG 3215In progress
- Use of the land for Industry (Gin Distillery), Live Music Venue and Use Land to Sell and Consume Liquor and a Food and Drink Premise.13-35 Mackey StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of land for Warehouses and an Employment Training Centre with associated Buildings and Works, including the Removal of the Heritage Listed Furnace No.1 and Internally Illuminated Business Identification Signage265-285 Melbourne RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of the land as Restricted Recreational Facility (Fitness and Dance)2 Edols PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Construction of a Second Dwelling and a Two Lot Subdivision59 GIDDINGS STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215NOD issued by a delegate
- Construction of a Second Dwelling and a Two Lot Subdivision43 GIDDINGS STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of a Rehabilitation Facility45-99 Ballarat RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision169 Victoria StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works Associated with an Existing Building3/57 Douro StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a Dwelling in a Special Bulding Overlay1 Magill PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use and Development of a Childcare Centre2-4 Shepherd CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
6 active roadworks / incidents
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 05/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MELBOURNE ROAD, WATTLETREE ROAD04 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 05/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MELBOURNE ROAD, KEERA STREET04 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 25/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be exit ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.LANGDON STREET, CORIO QUAY ROAD24 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 25/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be exit ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MCLEOD STREET, CORIO QUAY ROAD24 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 25/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be exit ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CORIO QUAY ROAD, LANGDON STREET24 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 25/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be exit ramp closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CORIO QUAY ROAD, MCLEOD STREET24 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
2 heritage places
- CLASSWEAVE INDUSTRIESNH1938
- OSBORNE HOUSENH1101
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 2.9 km away).
Coalition 34.0%Labor 66.0%
2.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Bell Park SouthLabor 65.0% · Coalition 35.0% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Bell ParkLabor 64.1% · Coalition 35.9% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Hamlyn HeightsLabor 65.4% · Coalition 34.6% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
- Geelong West UpperLabor 68.0% · Coalition 32.0% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- Herne HillLabor 70.7% · Coalition 29.3% TPP (2025)2.4 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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