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VIC · Greater Geelong Council

Wallington, 3222

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,623

Growth (1 yr)

+1.7%

Growth (5 yr)

+10.9%

Median age

48

Median income

$2,410/wk

Employment rate

55.6%

Languages at home

4.5%non-English

Most common: Italian, Greek, Vietnamese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

45.6/100
Average

Top 46% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 78% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Wallington is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

Wallington sits up in the Greater Geelong Council hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.

Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.

Local crime has been trending higher of late. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.

Desirability lands around average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Wallington snapshot

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

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

$490/wk

Population (ERP)

1,623

+1.7% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

8.5%

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

#58

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

48th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

84th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

9/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

60th

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
45.6/100 — Average
State standing
Top 46% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2820th in Australia
State rank
580th in VIC
Peer rank
#58 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#174 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
78%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$490

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

1,623(June 2025)

+1.7% annual · +10.9% over 5 years · 84th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.7%
5-year growth
+10.9%
Change in 1 year
+27
Change in 5 years
+160
Growth rank in VIC
84th 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 (~1,850), extrapolated at +2.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,515
Median age
48
Median household income / week
$2,410
Dwelling vacancy
8.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
41 of 480
Median monthly mortgage
$2,205
Employment rate
55.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
438 / 0 / 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 increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
81
Against the person
11
Against property
60
Rate per 1,000 residents
49.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 138 residents
State safety percentile
47.5th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+28.6%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage6
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft5
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle20
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store6
  • B49 Other Theft11

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,031
Median ICSEA percentile
60th
School list
  • Wallington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1031 · 60th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 137 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

12 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Edsall Reserve/Bellarine Hwy
  • Grubb Rd/Bellarine Hwy
  • Homestead Ave/Bellarine Hwy
  • Rhinds Rd/Grubb Rd
  • Rhinds Rd/Grubb Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

8 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 cafes · 1 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Decent local green space — 2 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
  • Reasonable bus and transport access — 12 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
20/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.66
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.66
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.32
Food & drink(1)
  • The Paddock CafeCafe

    Unit 420 Wallington Road

Community(1)
  • Wallington Primary SchoolSchool

    608-610 Wallington Road

Sport & outdoors(3)
  • Wallington ReservePark
  • Wallington ReservePlayground
  • Sports field
Other(2)
  • Parking (2)
  • Shelter

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

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Edsell ReservePark
  • Ocean Grove Nature ReserveNature reserve
  • Wallington ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
12
Parks (OSM)
2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Geelong Clinic (11.4 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
52
Participants per 1,000 residents
32.0

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).

27 planning-related records

2021· 12 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construction of a Shed
    22-30 RHINDS ROAD WALLINGTON 3222Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Four (4) Lot Subdivision and Removal of Native Vegetation
    202-210 SWAN BAY ROAD WALLINGTON 3222In progress

  • August 2021

  • Four (4) Lot Subdivision adjacent to a Transport Zone 2 and Removal of Native Vegetation
    1282-1300 BELLARINE HIGHWAY WALLINGTON 3222NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Construction of a Shed
    241-249 Curlewis RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Machinery Shed
    261-279 Curlewis RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction of a Shed
    1182-1190 Bellarine HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Replacement Dwelling
    292-300 GRUBB ROAD WALLINGTON 3222Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of part of the land for Group Accommodation
    556-596 GRUBB ROAD WALLINGTON 3222Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and Additions to a Machinery Shed
    31-59 Swan Bay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Construction of a Shed
    511-529 Wallington RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Construction of a Shed within a Rural Living Zone
    41-49 Orchard CrescentWithdrawn

  • February 2021

  • Construction of a Shed in a Farming Zone
    482-484 Wallington RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 15 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling
    57-70 FAIRWAY DRIVE WALLINGTON 3222Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Construction of a Shed
    172-220 Lings RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Continuation of an Existing Use Right and Construction of a Replacement Dwelling and Shed and Alterations to a Road Zone Category 1
    1161-1169 Bellarine HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Create Access to a Road in a Road Zone, Category 1
    361-365 Grubb RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Four (4) Lot Subdivision and Removal of Native Vegetation
    202-210 Swan Bay RoadLapsed

  • July 2020

  • Alterations and Addition to an Existing Dwelling in a Farming Zone and Bushfire Management Overlay
    211-219 Swan Bay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension of Tourist Establishment Amendment to planning permit and endorsed plans to allow: Construction of wave machine chamber Relocation of existing shade sail structures and construction of additional shade sails Realignment of western car park Extension of western car park Creation of occasional turfed overflow car park Addition of new conditions (7, 8 and 14 and subsequent re-numbering) Deletion of original condition 10 (now re-numbered to 12)
    1201-1249 BELLARINE HIGHWAY WALLINGTON 3222In progress

  • June 2020

  • Use and Development of a Dwelling and Alterations to Access to Road Zone Category 1
    522-550 Grubb RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Use of a Second Dwelling in a Farming Zone
    141-149 Swan Bay RoadRefusal issued by a delegate
  • Continuation of an Existing Use Right of a Dwelling and Construction of a Replacement Dwelling
    511-529 Wallington RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of a Service Station, Display of Illuminated Business Identification Signage, Creation and Alteration of Access to a Road Zone and Removal of Native Vegetation
    1552-1570 Bellarine HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works and Extension of Area Associated with a Home Based Business and Part Use of the Land for Horticulture and Primary Produce Sales and Alterations to Access to a Road Zone Category 1
    367-377 Grubb RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Construction of Two (2) Sheds
    1634-1640 Bellarine HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Building and Works to Construct a Replacement Dwelling
    101-109 Swan Bay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Construction of a Replacement Dwelling
    131-139 Swan Bay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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
Corangamite
Member of Parliament
Libby COKER (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
114,123
Turnout (2025)
94.7%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+0.2 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 42.0%Labor 58.0%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 8.1 km away).

Coalition 46.1%Labor 53.9%

4.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -2.8 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • WallingtonLabor 49.9% · Coalition 50.1% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
  • Ocean Grove WestLabor 62.9% · Coalition 37.1% TPP (2025)3.4 km away
  • Ocean GroveLabor 69.6% · Coalition 30.4% TPP (2025)4.6 km away
  • Ocean Grove SouthLabor 66.4% · Coalition 33.6% TPP (2025)4.7 km away
  • LeopoldLabor 59.2% · Coalition 40.8% TPP (2025)5.9 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)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

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