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VIC · Greater Geelong Council

North Geelong, 3215

Current weather

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Updated

Desirability score

53.8/100
Average

Top 26% of Victoria's suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What North Geelong is known for: Coastal, Green suburb, Excellent transport, High desirability

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. The beach sets the tone, while nearby towns and coastal pockets add variety without a long journey. Sea breezes and coastal air are part of everyday life, especially on warmer evenings.

Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.

Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and schools and education against similar coastal suburbs, even with growth momentum and housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

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)
91 / 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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
716
Against the person
54
Against property
523
Rate per 1,000 residents
222
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 60 residents
State safety percentile
92th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-6.8%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

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

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
961
  • North Geelong Secondary CollegeSecondary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

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

Roadworks & transport

2 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

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

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 Carparking
    65 SLEVIN STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    4 CADMAN TERRACE NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Second Dwelling and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    10 GIDDINGS STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    2-6 DWAYNE STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215In progress
  • Construction of a Second Dwelling
    26 COXON PARADE NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    173 VICTORIA STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215In progress

  • August 2021

  • Construct and Display Internally Illuminated Business Identification Signage
    154 WEDDELL ROAD NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Second Dwelling and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    86 WALSGOTT STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    21 ARMSTRONG STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Dwelling
    8 MUIR PLACE NORTH GEELONG 3215Withdrawn
  • Construction of a Dwelling in a Special Building Overlay
    101 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 Subdivision
    61 WALSGOTT STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Extension to a Warehouse
    25-29 SAUNDERS STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Withdrawn
  • Construction of Two (2) Warehouses & a Reduction in Carparking
    65 SLEVIN STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Six (6) Lot Subdivision
    52 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 Sign
    13-15 BAXTER ROAD NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings
    58 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 Overlay
    287-307 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 Subdivision
    24-26 Saunders StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of Land for Offices
    13-35 Mackey StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct and Display Business Identification Signage and a Pole Sign
    11-13 Douro StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Construction of a Storage Shed
    100 Corio Quay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Pool and associated Fencing in a Special Building Overlay
    6 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 Subdivision
    69 CRADDOCK STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Change of Use to Car Sales
    18 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 SBO
    1-5 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 Signage
    265-285 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 Subdivision
    59 GIDDINGS STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215NOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of a Second Dwelling and a Two Lot Subdivision
    43 GIDDINGS STREET NORTH GEELONG 3215Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of a Rehabilitation Facility
    45-99 Ballarat RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    169 Victoria StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with an Existing Building
    3/57 Douro StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Dwelling in a Special Bulding Overlay
    1 Magill PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Childcare Centre
    2-4 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) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

65 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (2)
  • Ballarat Road/Thompson RoadBus stop
  • Bus stop (2)
  • Calvert St/Ballarat RdBus stop
  • Castle Court/Thompson RoadBus stop
  • Collopy St/Princes HwyBus stop
  • Cowie St/Princes HwyBus stop
  • Douro St/Victoria StBus stop
  • Galway Avenue/Thompson RoadBus stop
  • Hepner Place/Thompson RoadBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
8
Emergency department
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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • CLASSWEAVE INDUSTRIESNH1938
  • OSBORNE HOUSENH1101

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Federation Childrenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

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 · Period: current · Updated on site

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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
53.8/100 — Average
State standing
Top 26% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1516th in Australia
State rank
329th in VIC
Peer rank
#26 among Coastal & beach · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#44 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Associated Cold Tread Tyresamenities82 Douro Streetcar_repair
  • Australia Post Parcel Lockeramenitiesparcel_locker
  • Ballarat Road/Thompson Roadamenitiesbus_stop
  • Beaumont Tilesamenitiestiles
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Benchamenitiesbench
  • Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
  • Bus stopamenitiesbus_stop
  • Cafe Bear & Scoobsamenitiescafe
  • Calvert St/Ballarat Rdamenitiesbus_stop

Data sources & freshness

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