Living in
Geelong, VIC

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Geelong Statistics

Location Details

Region

Geelong and the Bellarine
Population

264,866
Nearest Capital

74km
Nearest Airport

Avalon airport 22km
Median House Price

$854,000
April Temp °C
20 / 10

A place for everyone, Geelong offers a relaxed lifestyle close to beaches and the countryside, yet is only an hour away from Melbourne. As one of Australia’s largest urban centres, Geelong has a big city feel without the commotion, and combines a beautiful coastal location with a friendly multicultural community. With excellent events and festivals, accessible public transport, quality educational precincts, and a vast array of sport and leisure activities, Geelong provides the perfect environment for individuals and families to achieve enhanced work-life balance.

Images credit: Tourism Australia

Geelong
Community

Living in regional Australia gives you access to a wealth of community services, such as hospitals, libraries, bars and eateries.

Data source: Department of Health Commonwealth declared hospitals [2021], Australia Post. Google [2021]

Amenities within 50km of Geelong

Hospital

Doctors & Allied Health

Library

Post Office

Bars & Eateries

Groceries & Convenience

Internet availability

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Geelong
Housing

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Comparison to median State house price

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Property in Geelong

Based on LGA data

Median House Price

$854,000

Rental House Median Price Per Month

$2,000

Attached Dwelling Median Price

$540,500

Data source: ABS, [2019, 2020], LGA updated [2021], Corelogic [2025]

Property for Sale in Geelong

Geelong
Education

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Number of Institutions

Data sources:

Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority, Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, Wikipedia, 4icu.

Schools And Universities in Geelong

Education within 25KM of Geelong

28 Primary Schools
St John's Lutheran School Geelong
Chilwell Primary School
St Robert's School
Geelong South Primary School
St Mary's School
Newtown Primary School
Ashby Primary School
St Patrick's School
Fyans Park Primary School
Manifold Heights Primary School
Holy Spirit Parish School
Belmont Primary School
St Margaret's School
Herne Hill Primary School
Tate Street Primary School Geelong
Roslyn Primary School
Oberon Primary School
Montpellier Primary School
Highton Primary School
Geelong East Primary School
Hamlyn Banks Primary School
Christ the King School
Bellaire Primary School
Newcomb Primary School
Wangala Primary School
Holy Family School
Clairvaux Catholic School
Whittington Primary School

16 High Schools
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College
Sacred Heart College
SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi Geelong
St Joseph's College Geelong
Newcomb Secondary College-Victorian Sailing Water Safety School
SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL- Geelong
Geelong High School
St Joseph's College Geelong - Westcourt Campus
Clonard College
SEDA College (Victoria) - BVNV Geelong
Western Heights Secondary College-Quamby Campus
Belmont High School
Western Heights Secondary College
North Geelong Secondary College
Newcomb Secondary College
St Joseph's Flexible Learning Centre - Geelong Campus