Mount Duneed

VIC 3217 • Rest of VIC

6,182
Population (2021)
$53,508
Median Income
50.92 km²
Area
$446/wk
Median Rent
Growth SuburbFamily-FriendlyNew DevelopmentSuburbanMid-Range

About Mount Duneed

Mount Duneed is a rapidly expanding Major Urban locality within the City of Greater Geelong, situated approximately 10 kilometres south of Geelong's CBD and around 90 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. With a population of 6,182, it is one of Geelong's fastest-growing corridors, attracting young families and first-home buyers to new housing estates and relatively affordable land. The suburb's median household income of around $118,000 per year reflects a young, working-age population, with a median age of just 32 and an average household size of 2.8 persons.

Mount Duneed sits within the Armstrong Creek urban growth corridor, an area undergoing significant development with new schools, parks, and emerging retail precincts taking shape. Residents enjoy easy access to Geelong's amenities via the Geelong Ring Road, with Melbourne reachable in just over an hour. The suburb's broad 50 square kilometre footprint encompasses both established pockets and newer estates, making it popular with growing families and young professionals seeking space and value on Geelong's southern fringe.

Mount Duneed falls under postcode 3217 and is governed by Greater Geelong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South Barwon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3217
Urban Area
Geelong - Queenscliff
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.25°, 144.30°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
50.92 km²
Elevation
48m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$446
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,983
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
32 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,578
Census 2021
6,182
291.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$43,160
Income 2021
$53,508
24.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,726
Born Overseas 1,199

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 250
  • 2. England 174
  • 3. New Zealand 95
  • 4. China 60
  • 5. Philippines 47
  • 6. South Africa 46
  • 7. Scotland 30
  • 8. Pakistan 27
  • 9. Sri Lanka 24
  • 10. Netherlands 21

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,292
Australian 2,203
Irish 724
Scottish 655
German 273
Italian 265
Indian 246
Dutch 160
Chinese 155
Filipino 72

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,586
Both parents born in Australia
1,621
Both parents born overseas
714
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.7%
Christianity
38.5%
Hinduism
2.4%
Sikhism
2.2%
Islam
1.7%
Buddhism
1.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
585 (9.5%)
5-14 years
917 (14.8%)
15-19 years
295 (4.8%)
20-24 years
425 (6.9%)
25-34 years
1,236 (20.0%)
35-44 years
1,028 (16.6%)
45-54 years
637 (10.3%)
55-64 years
498 (8.1%)
65-74 years
407 (6.6%)
75-84 years
136 (2.2%)
85+ years
19 (0.3%)

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