Geelong
VIC 3220 • Rest of VIC
About Geelong
Geelong is the heart of Victoria's second-largest city, located approximately 75 kilometres south-west of Melbourne CBD within the City of Greater Geelong. The 2021 census recorded a population of 5,811 across 3.3 square kilometres, growing from 5,210 in 2016 — a rise of around 11.5 per cent. The suburb encompasses the Geelong city centre and its immediate surrounds, attracting a young and diverse resident base with a predominant age group of 20 to 29 years; students, young professionals, and inner-city renters make up much of the population. The median household income and an active commercial core reflect a suburb undergoing sustained urban renewal.
The Geelong foreshore is the suburb's centrepiece, offering a waterfront promenade, parklands, and the popular Cunningham Pier entertainment precinct. The Bay City Shopping Centre on Moorabool Street anchors the retail core — including a Coles supermarket — while Little Malop Street and the surrounding laneways have cultivated a lively cafe and bar culture. Deakin University's waterfront campus and the Gordon TAFE contribute to the suburb's student population, and a range of primary and secondary schools service families in the area. Geelong station provides frequent V/Line train services to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station, making it a practical base for commuters.
Geelong falls under postcode 3220 and is governed by Greater Geelong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Geelong (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesBay City Shopping Centre Level 1 Moorabool Street Geelong 3220 VIC
Schools
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76-94 Laura Ave
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Separation (North) Street
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Meyers Street (Cnr Fenwick St)
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33 Aberdeen Street
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158 Myers Street
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313A Pakington Street
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37 Cook Street
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139 Noble Street
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33 Aberdeen Street
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Aberdeen Street
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Retreat Road
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135 Aphrasia Street
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13 Nicholas Street
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200 Yarra Street
Housing 2021 Census
28 state housing + 52 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 180
- 2. India 163
- 3. China 104
- 4. Italy 97
- 5. Malaysia 65
- 6. New Zealand 52
- 7. Philippines 43
- 8. Nepal 37
- 9. Sri Lanka 33
- 10. Greece 31
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)