Norlane
VIC 3214 • Rest of VIC
About Norlane
Norlane is a residential suburb in the City of Greater Geelong, located approximately 6 kilometres north of Geelong's city centre and around 70 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. With a population of 8,682 and a median age of 37, it has a diverse and established community shaped by decades of migration, particularly from Croatia, North Macedonia, Serbia, and more recently India and the Philippines. Household incomes are well below the state average, with a median weekly household income of $909, and the suburb offers some of Geelong's most affordable rental housing at around $250 per week.
Norlane has a strong multicultural character, with significant Eastern European, South Asian, and Southeast Asian communities giving the suburb a distinctive identity within Geelong's north. The Woolworths on Anakie Road anchors the local retail offer, and bus routes connect residents to Geelong's city centre and train services to Melbourne. Local parks and reserves provide recreational space, and families are supported by nearby primary and secondary schools. Community organisations and ongoing City of Greater Geelong investment are contributing to the suburb's ongoing renewal.
Norlane falls under postcode 3214 and is governed by Greater Geelong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lara (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths290-306 Anakie Road Norlane 3214 VIC
Schools
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Hendy Street
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50 Biddlecombe Avenue
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Goldsworthy Road
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Hendy Street
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Vermont Avenue
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Wexford Court
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Sharland Road
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143 Bacchus Marsh Road
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Cox Road
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51 Plume Street
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Peacock Avenue
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Tallis Street
Housing 2021 Census
658 state housing + 80 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. India 300
- 2. England 146
- 3. Afghanistan 134
- 4. Philippines 131
- 5. Croatia 122
- 6. North Macedonia 106
- 7. Pakistan 90
- 8. New Zealand 76
- 9. Myanmar 64
- 10. Thailand 61
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)