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VIC · Greater Geelong Council

Whittington, VIC, 3219

Current weather

13.8°CDense drizzle

80% humidity · 25.9 km/h wind · 16.6° / 10.6° today · 7.1 mm rain

Desirability index

10.8/100

#233 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Whittington is a smaller suburban community in the Greater Geelong area, home to around 3,990 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 687 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+25%), roughly 172.2 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
3,990
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$959
Dwelling vacancy
5.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
99 of 1,739
Median monthly mortgage
$1,192
Employment rate
43%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
154 / 116 / 38

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)
687
Against the person
165
Against property
210
Rate per 1,000 residents
172.2
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 24 residents
State safety percentile
89.3th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+24.7%

Most common offence types

  • A232 Non-Fv Common Assault27
  • B21 Criminal Damage90
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle36
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order193
  • Other Crimes Against The Person30

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
944.5
  • MacKillop Specialist SchoolSpecial
  • Whittington Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

23 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Gordon Institute of TAFE/Boundary Rd
  • Lucy Ct/Townsend Rd
  • Olney Ave/Boundary Rd
  • St Albans Reserve/227 Boundary Rd
  • Townsend Rd/Boundary Rd

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

25 planning-related records

2021· 8 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construct a Front Fence within a Special Building Overlay
    42 CHAPEL STREET WHITTINGTON 3219Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Three (3) Additional Dwellings on land affected by a Special Building Overlay and a Four (4) Lot Subdivision
    162 COPPARDS ROAD WHITTINGTON 3219Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Construction of a Garage in a Special Building Overlay
    7 TOWNSEND ROAD WHITTINGTON 3219Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction of a Shed and Carport in a Special Building Overlay
    4 Schmitt CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Alterations to Existing Dwelling and Construction of Two (2) Additional Dwellings
    19 Townsend RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Extension to an Existing Dwelling within a Special Building Overlay
    11 Townsend RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Extension to a Dwelling in a Special Building Overlay
    14 Regent StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings
    193 Wilsons RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 17 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Construction of a Shed within a Special Building Overlay
    22 Melva CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings
    6 Aldrin CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works associated with Construction of a Second Dwelling and Detached Garage and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    23 Orbit DriveNOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and Works associated with Construction of a Second Dwelling and Detached Garage and Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    36 Orbit DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Construction of a Verandah, a Deck and a Shed in a Special Building Overlay
    21 Solar DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Shed in a Special Building Overlay
    47 Oxford StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings
    19 Explorer CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Two (2) Dwellings in a Special Building Overlay
    1 Schmitt CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Garage in a Special Building Overlay
    65 Regent StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Shed in a Special Building Overlay
    29 Chapel StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Construction of a Dwelling in a Special Bulding Overlay
    2C Thatcher CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Buildings and Works Associated with an Existing Dwelling within a Special Building Overlay
    5 Harvard CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Construction of Four (4) Dwellings and a Four (4) Lot Subdivision and Creation of an Easement
    15 Townsend RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Extension of an Existing Dwelling within a Special Building Overlay
    22 Lino CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Construct and Display Business Identification Signage
    25-33 Oxford StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a Shed in a Special Building Overlay
    17 Hickey StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Construction of a Dwelling within a Special Building Overlay
    3 Dew StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

13 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bench (5)
  • Windsor Park Retirement Village/Townsend RoadBus stop
  • Wilsons Road Fish and ChipsFast food
  • Whittington LinkPlayground
  • Whittington/FreedomPlayground
  • Shelter (4)

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • R. Sharp ReservePark
  • Stephania Mews ReservePark
  • Vincent ParkPark

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

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

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Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Apollo Place Kindergartenkindergarten

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.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
5
Parks (OSM)
5

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Desirability index

Desirability score
10.8/100
Cohort rank
#233 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Apollo Place Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • R. Sharp Reservegovernmentpark
  • Stephania Mews Reservegovernmentpark
  • Vincent Parkgovernmentpark
  • Alterations to Existing Dwelling and Construction of Two (2) Additional Dwellingsplanning19 Townsend RoadLodged 17 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with an Existing Dwelling within a Special Building Overlayplanning5 Harvard CourtLodged 25 May 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Extension of an Existing Dwelling within a Special Building Overlayplanning22 Lino CourtLodged 22 Apr 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Extension to a Dwelling in a Special Building Overlayplanning14 Regent StreetLodged 09 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with the Extension to an Existing Dwelling within a Special Building Overlayplanning11 Townsend RoadLodged 12 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works associated with Construction of a Second Dwelling and Detached Garage and Two (2) Lot Subdivisionplanning23 Orbit DriveLodged 02 Oct 2020 · NOD issued by a delegate

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