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VIC · Greater Geelong Council

South Geelong, 3220

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,057

Growth (1 yr)

+0.2%

Growth (5 yr)

+1.5%

Median age

37

Median income

$1,642/wk

Employment rate

68.5%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$760,000

Languages at home

10%non-English

Most common: Vietnamese, German, Urdu

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

49.8/100
Average

Top 38% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Café precinct
  • High desirability
What South Geelong is known for: Excellent transport, Education hub, Café precinct, High desirability

Suburb profile

South Geelong is a well-connected smaller community in Greater Geelong Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses and trains make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Property prices run toward the upper end of the local market.

Reported crime has been rising recently. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

Desirability lands around average here: softer growth momentum weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

South Geelong snapshot

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

Median house price

$760k

-19% change

Median rent

$490/wk

Population (ERP)

1,057

+0.2% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

8.0%

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

#126

among Metro Melbourne · Growth area

Safety

96th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

46th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

8/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

83rd

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
49.8/100 — Average
State standing
Top 38% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2197th in Australia
State rank
472nd in VIC
Peer rank
#126 among Metro Melbourne · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#299 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
100%

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)
$760,000
Median price change
-18.5%

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

1,057(June 2025)

+0.2% annual · +1.5% over 5 years · 46th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.2%
5-year growth
+1.5%
Change in 1 year
+2
Change in 5 years
+16
Growth rank in VIC
46th 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 (~1,100), extrapolated at +0.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,014
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$1,642
Dwelling vacancy
8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
37 of 460
Median monthly mortgage
$1,700
Employment rate
68.5%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
291 / 129 / 0 (+ 4 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 increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
375
Against the person
35
Against property
244
Rate per 1,000 residents
354.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 29 residents
State safety percentile
96.2th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+31.6%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage23
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft28
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle65
  • B49 Other Theft41
  • C32 Drug Possession33

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
8
Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
1,093.5
Median ICSEA percentile
83th
School list
  • Geelong South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1088 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 326 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • St Margaret's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1063 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 241 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1114 · 88th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 214 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Tate Street Primary School GeelongPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1029 · 60th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 164 students · Top SEA quarter 21% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Belmont Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1112 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 301 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Chilwell Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1139 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 408 students · Top SEA quarter 55% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
  • Geelong High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 998 · 46th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 976 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
  • St Robert's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1099 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 261 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Young Minds Early Learning CentreYarra Streetkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

14 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Balliang St/Moorabool St
  • Barwon Tce/Moorabool St
  • Foster St/Moorabool St
  • South Geelong Railway Station
  • South Geelong Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

312 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

4 restaurants · 3 cafes · 2 pubs · 2 fast food · 4 playgrounds · 6 sports centres · 7 swimming pools · 2 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 4 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 14 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 24 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
43/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
2.96
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
10.85
Parks per 1,000 residents
3.94
Food & drink(11)
  • Bean SqueezeCafe

    500-506 Moorabool Street

  • Pucci's CaffeCafe
  • Vim Coffee BarCafe
  • Grill’d South GeelongFast food

    2-6 Fyans Street

  • Swanson Street Take AwayFast food
  • Barwon Club HotelPub

    509 Moorabool Street

  • Valley Inn HotelPub

    120 Fyans Street, South Geelong

  • Great Ocean RollsRestaurant

    186 Fyans Street, South Geelong

  • Lorm Thai RestaurantRestaurant

    485-487 Moorabool Street

  • ManboRestaurant

    361-365 Moorabool Street

  • Mexicali MamaRestaurant

    407-409 Moorabool Street

Shopping(2)
  • Cafe 24-7Convenience store

    367 Moorabool Street

  • Coles ExpressConvenience store
Community(1)
  • Young Minds Early Learning CentreKindergarten

    223 Yarra Street

Health & services(1)
  • Kardinia DentalDentist

    415 Moorabool Street

Sport & outdoors(28)
  • CorePlusGym

    401 Moorabool Street

  • Minc FitnessGym

    128 Fyans Street

  • Bob Morell ReservePark
  • Foster Street ReservePark
  • Kardinia ParkPark
  • BBQPicnic area
  • Landy FieldPlayground
  • Landy Field-Fitness CircuitPlayground
  • Playground
  • The George Trickey PlaygroundPlayground
  • Barwon Rowing ClubSports centre
  • DC Jiu JitsuSports centre

    150 Fyans Street

  • Geelong Sports HubSports centre

    1 Crown Street

  • John Landy Athletic FieldSports centre
  • Kardinia Aquatic CentreSports centre
  • Kardinia Pool KioskSports centre
  • Anthony Costa OvalSports field
  • David Kelly Training CentreSports field
  • Geelong Cricket ClubSports field
  • GMHBA StadiumSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (7)
Entertainment(2)
  • The Pivotonian CinemaCinema

    395 Moorabool Street

  • Geelong Sports MuseumMuseum
Transport(14)

11 bus stops · 3 train stations

Other(77)
  • CellarbrationsAlcohol
  • Urban PawsAnimal Boarding

    16 Dowsett Street

  • ReeceBathroom Furnishing

    8 La Trobe Boulevard

  • Marshall BatteriesBattery

    142 Fyans Street

  • Bbq
  • Bench (28)
  • Bicycle Parking (2)
  • ParkiteerBicycle Parking
  • Little Creatures Brewery & CanteenBiergarten

    221 Swanston Street

  • Boating CentralBoat

    Unit 1 107 Balliang Street

  • Blood SuzukiCar
  • Blood ToyotaCar

    66-72 Fyans Street

  • Blood's MotormartCar
  • Geelong KiaCar

    49 Fyans Street

  • Highway Tyre ServiceCar
  • Kings CarsCar

    491-499 Moorabool Street

  • Rex Gorell FordCar

    20-26 Fyans Street

  • Rex Gorell RenaultCar

    481 La Trobe Terrace

  • Rex Gorell VolkswagenCar

    12-18 Fyans Street

  • Smiths HoldenCar
  • GWMCar repair
  • Mark Haby MotorsCar repair

    136 Fyans Street

  • National WindscreensCar repair

    130 Fyans Street

  • PeddersCar repair

    134 Fyans Street

  • Rex Gorell FordCar repair

    32-38 Fyans Street

  • Smash MastersCar repair

    132 Fyans Street

  • SuzukiCar repair
  • Ultra TuneCar repair

    140 Fyans Street

  • ShellCar wash
  • Totally WorkwearClothes

    1 Fyans Street

  • Harvey NormanDepartment Store

    40 Fyans Street

  • Fagg's Mitre 10Doityourself

    1-9 Barwon Terrace

  • Ultimate Geelong Muay ThaiDojo
  • Drinking water (4)
  • E&SElectronics

    531 Moorabool Street

  • JaycarElectronics

    411-413 Moorabool Street

  • The Good GuysElectronics

    419 Moorabool Street

  • Horseland GeelongEquestrian

    145 Fyans Street

  • Fitness Station
  • BerkowitzFurniture

    480-492 Moorabool Street

  • O'Brien Glass GeelongGlaziery

    473-475 La Trobe Terrace

  • All ToolsHardware

    124 Fyans Street

  • Cams CordsHardware

    Unit 12 158 Fyans Street, South Geelong

  • National Nuts & BoltsHardware

    152 Fyans Street

  • X-GolfIndoor Golf

    138 Fyans Street

  • Information (2)
  • Loading Dock
  • White CrossMedical Supply

    143 Fyans Street

  • Colonial Lodge MotelMotel

    57-59 Fyans Street

  • Music WorkshopMusical Instrument

    39 Fyans Street

  • Step 2 Allied HealthOccupational Therapist

    78-80 Fyans Street

  • Faggs - Mitre TenParking
  • JaycarParking
  • Parking (105)
  • Station ParkingParking
  • Young Minds Early Learning CentreParking
  • Parking Space (2)
  • PetO GeelongPet

    50 Fyans Street

  • PetstockPet

    82-86 Fyans Street

  • APCOPetrol station

    367 Moorabool Street

  • Coles ExpressPetrol station
  • Picnic Table (7)
  • Australia PostPost Box
  • Barwon Valley Toilet Block No 4Public toilets
  • Landy Field Toilet BlockPublic toilets
  • Public toilets
  • Recycling (3)
  • Bernie Smith GateShelter
  • Doug Wade GateShelter
  • Shelter (23)
  • The Happy Shoe ShopShoes

    74-76 Fyans Street

  • GMHBA StadiumStadium

    370 Moorabool Street, South Geelong

  • Track (7)
  • Burnett's Plumbing SuppliesTrade

    144 Fyans Street

  • Bob Jane T-MartsTyres
  • Vacuum Cleaner
  • Waste Basket (4)

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

  • Bob Morell ReservePark
  • Boer War Memorial ParkPark
  • Foster Street ReservePark
  • Kardinia ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
52
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

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
2
Nearest hospital
Barwon Health - University Hospital Geelong (1.7 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Kardinia DentalMoorabool StreetDentist
  • Step 2 Allied HealthFyans StreetOccupational_Therapist

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
43
Participants per 1,000 residents
40.7

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).

39 planning-related records

2021· 15 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Use and Development of a Warehouse and Office, Restricted Retail, Retail (cafe), Advertising Signage including Floodlit and Internally Illuminated, Reduction in Car Parking Requirements, Removal of Easement, Staged Multi Lot Subdivision and Access to Road Zone Category 1
    158 FYANS STREET SOUTH GEELONG 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for a Storage Mezzanine
    3/3 RAPTOR PLACE SOUTH GEELONG 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with Alterations to Existing Dwelling and Construction of a Second Dwelling and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    264 BELLERINE STREET SOUTH GEELONG 3220NOD issued by a delegate

  • August 2021

  • Construction of a Truck Wash
    48-58 LITTLE FYANS STREET SOUTH GEELONG 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with an Extension to a Dwelling
    290 BELLERINE STREET SOUTH GEELONG 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and Two (2) Lot Subdivision and creation of a carriageway easement
    1 LONSDALE STREET SOUTH GEELONG 3220NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2021

  • Construction of Two (2) Warehouses and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Reduction of the Car Parking Requirements
    108 BALLIANG STREET SOUTH GEELONG 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works for Take Away Food Premises and Illuminated Business Identification Sign
    500-506 MOORABOOL STREET SOUTH GEELONG 3220NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings & Works Associated with the Construction of a Warehouse and Reduction of Carparking Requirements
    49-51 RAPTOR PLACE SOUTH GEELONG 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a Food and Drinks Premises (Convenience Restaurant), Construct and Display Business Identification Signage and Create Access to a Road Zone Category 1
    166 FYANS STREET SOUTH GEELONG 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Building & Works Associated with Alterations to an Existing Warehouse
    18-20 Hede StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Change of use to materials recycling (sorting)
    22 WOOD STREET SOUTH GEELONG 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land as a Restricted Recreational Facility (Gym)
    61 LITTLE FYANS STREET SOUTH GEELONG 3220Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and Works Associated with Glasshouses
    212-216 Swanston StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Fence
    1/28 Wood StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 24 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Use of the land as a restricted recreational facility (gym)
    14 Crown StreetNOD issued by a delegate
  • Construction of 6 Warehouses, Multi-lot Subdivision, Reduction to the Car Parking Requirement for Warehouses, and Display Advertising Signs
    24-26 Wood StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Three Lot Subdivision of Existing Buildings
    PARENT - 10-12 Raptor PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Earthworks Associated with the Filling of the Lot, and Works Associated with the Construction of a Retaining Wall
    1-5 Factories RoadWithdrawn
  • Extension to a Building and reduction of Car Parking
    3-5 Crown StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Brickwork Strengthening Works
    221 Swanston StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works associated with the Construction and Display of an Electronic Major Promotion Sign
    120 BARWON TERRACE SOUTH GEELONG 3220Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority

  • October 2020

  • Change of Use to Restricted Recreation Facility (Gymnasium)
    128 Fyans StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Construction of an Office and Amenity Building
    44-76 Gravel Pits RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use part of the land for Car Sales
    PARENT - 65 Little Fyans StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of Land for Industry (Micro-Brewery and Production of Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic Beverages) and a Reduction in the Car Parking Requirements Contained in Clause 52.06
    5/13-15 Crown StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Extension to a Dwelling on a lot less that 300m2
    11 Fyans StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Five (5) Dwellings, Reduction in One (1) Visitor Car Parking Space and Subdivision of the Land into Five (5) Lots
    6-8 HOPKINS STREET SOUTH GEELONG 3220NOD issued by a delegate
  • Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    186 Fyans StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Storage Facility
    43 Raptor PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Continuation of an Existing Use Right and Construction of a Boat Shed
    8 Barwon TerracePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of Retaining Walls and Associated Site Cut and Fill
    2-4 Gravel Pits RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial Demolition and Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    14 Lonsdale StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of an Existing Dwelling Associated Outbuildings and Fencing, and Construction of Two (2) Dwellings and a Two (2) Lot Subdivision within a Heritage Overlay
    247 Yarra StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Construct Twenty Eight (28) Dwellings and Subdivide the Land into Twenty Eight (28) Lots
    259-263 Bellerine StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with an Extension to a Motor Repairs Facility
    479 Latrobe TerracePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Alterations and additions to a Shed
    12-16 Little Fyans StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Four (4) Lot Subdivision
    19-21 Raptor PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Building and Works Associated with an Extension to an existing Shed/Warehouse
    73 Barwon TerraceWithdrawn

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 08/03/2024 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Weekends 6:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 6:00 PM to 10:00 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 Greater than 10 min.FYANS STREET, FYANS STREET07 Mar 2024 – 30 Dec 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · 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 2.8 km away).

Coalition 30.3%Labor 69.7%

6.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +0.7 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Geelong SouthLabor 75.7% · Coalition 24.3% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
  • GeelongLabor 67.4% · Coalition 32.6% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
  • ThomsonLabor 69.7% · Coalition 30.3% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
  • Belmont NorthLabor 69.6% · Coalition 30.4% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
  • Newtown SouthLabor 59.2% · Coalition 40.8% TPP (2025)2.2 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)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

More in Greater Geelong Council

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Comparable suburbs

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