Median price trend for houses
Based on 15 sales in the preceding 12 months
$790,000
Down 1.3% over 12 months
- 2 bed
- $726k
- 3 bed
- $860k
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The quick read on
South Geelong
VIC 3220 · Greater Geelong
What homes cost, how rents have moved, and a feel for the people who call it home.
- Median house
- $790,000
- Median unit
- $590,000
- Population
- 1,014
- Postcode
- 3220
latest suburb median
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ABS 2021
South Geelong, Victoria
Property market insights for South Geelong
Median sale price and rental income of properties in South Geelong VIC
Median rent trend for houses
Based on 19 rental listings in the preceding 12 months
$550 per week
Down 2.1% over 12 months
Market data updated October 2026.
The median house price in South Geelong, VIC is currently $790,000, based on the latest 12 months of sales. South Geelong has a 12-month growth rate of -1.3% for houses and 10.2% for units.
Two-bedroom houses have a median sale price of $726,000, Three-bedroom houses have a median sale price of $860,000 in South Geelong.
If you're looking to lease, the median rent for houses in South Geelong is $550 per week. The median house rent has decreased 2.1% over the last 12 months.
The median price of apartments and units for sale in South Geelong is $590,000, which has increased 10.2% since the same time last year. Two-bedroom apartments and units have a median sale price of $586,000 in South Geelong. The median rent for units and apartments in South Geelong is $475 per week and has increased 18.8% over the last 12 months.
Crime and safety
Is South Geelong safe?
The overall rate for South Geelong is 11,324 offences per 100,000 residents — 178% above the Rest of Vic. benchmark.
That is the clearest suburb-wide answer. Open the detailed profile to see how the pattern changes across offence types and different parts of South Geelong.
Overall crime rate
11,324
offences per 100,000 residents
178% aboveRest of Vic.
South GeelongRest of Vic.: 4,070
Suburb-wide estimate from Microburbs' public crime model; it is not an address-level measure.
The people behind the postcode
Who lives in South Geelong?
South Geelong VIC 3220 is in Victoria, within Rest of Vic..
1,014 people call South Geelong home, with an average of 2.2 people per household and a median household income of $1,642 a week.
Public ABS 2021 Census figures. The bars compare the local share with the capital-region benchmark.
- Population
- 1,014
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median mortgage
- $1,700 / month
- 2021 household rent
- $350 / week
Above the benchmarkBelow the benchmarkIn lineRest of Vic. benchmark
Age profile
Share of residents in each age band.
Under 1517.2%In line
15–3428.5%Above
35–5427.4%Above
55–7421.7%Below
75 and over5.1%Below
Homes
Share of occupied private dwellings.
Separate houses68.8%Below
Townhouses30.5%Above
Apartments0.0%Below
Ownership
Share of homes with a stated ownership or rental status.
Owned outright30.1%Below
Paying a mortgage31.6%Below
Renting38.3%Above
Cars at home
Vehicles available to occupied households.
No car6.2%Above
One car43.8%Above
Two cars37.1%Below
Three or more13.8%Below
Getting to work
Selected ways residents worked or travelled on Census day.
Worked from home23.8%Above
Drove to work46.9%Below
Train, tram or bus1.6%Above
Walked or cycled7.9%Above
What stands out in South Geelong
23.8% of workers in South Geelong worked from home on Census day — noticeably more common than across Rest of Vic..
3.0% of South Geelong residents were born in England.
48.9% of people in South Geelong described themselves as having no religion in the 2021 Census.
A closer look at the Census
Questions people ask about South Geelong
Open any question for a plain-English reading of the public 2021 Census for South Geelong VIC 3220.
Is South Geelong family-friendly?Age, family structure and household size describe the community families would be joining.
17.2% of South Geelong's residents were children under 15 in the 2021 Census. That is almost exactly typical for Rest of Vic..
255 family households lived in South Geelong; 38.8% were couple families and 18.0% were one-parent families.
39.6% of local families included children under 15. That is somewhat above the Rest of Vic. average.
These are suburb-wide household figures, not school or childcare ratings.
What is the age profile of South Geelong?The balance between younger adults, families and older residents changes how a suburb feels day to day.
South Geelong had 1,014 residents at the 2021 Census.
32.7% of residents were aged 25 to 44.
26.8% were 55 or older. That is well below the Rest of Vic. average.
Age shares use the suburb’s total Census population.
What kind of homes are in South Geelong?The dwelling mix shows whether the suburb is mostly detached homes, townhouses or apartments.
Separate houses made up 68.8% of occupied private dwellings in South Geelong.
Townhouses and other attached homes represented 30.5% of occupied private dwellings.
Flats and apartments accounted for 0.0% of occupied private dwellings.
All three shares use occupied private dwellings as the denominator.
Do people own or rent in South Geelong?Tenure shows how many households own outright, have a mortgage or rent.
30.1% of households with a stated tenure owned their home outright. That is well below the Rest of Vic. average.
31.6% were buying their home with a mortgage.
38.3% rented their home. That is well above the Rest of Vic. average.
Tenure shares include households that stated one of these three arrangements.
How large are households in South Geelong?Household-size data shows the mix behind the suburb-wide average.
The average household in South Geelong had 2.2 people.
One-person households made up 32.8% of occupied homes. That is somewhat above the Rest of Vic. average.
Two-person households represented 34.2%, while 19.4% had four or more usual residents.
Household size counts usual residents in occupied homes.
How do people get to work in South Geelong?Census-day travel shows the balance between home, road, public transport and active travel.
23.8% of workers worked from home on Census day. That is well above the Rest of Vic. average.
46.9% drove a car as their only travel method. That is well below the Rest of Vic. average.
1.6% used only a train, tram or bus, while 7.9% walked or cycled.
Travel figures are a 2021 Census-day snapshot.
How many cars do households have in South Geelong?Vehicle availability helps describe the routines local households can support.
6.2% of occupied households had no motor vehicle available. That is close to the Rest of Vic. average.
One-car households formed 43.8% of the total.
51.0% of households had two or more vehicles.
Vehicle counts refer to occupied households, not individual residents.
Who's moving to South Geelong, and who stays?Address history shows how settled or recently mobile residents were at the Census date.
55.3% were at the same address five years earlier, while 44.7% reported a different address.
15.4% of residents were born outside Australia. That is somewhat above the Rest of Vic. average.
Mobility figures cover residents who answered the relevant Census question.
What languages are spoken in South Geelong?Language at home gives a direct view of the community’s everyday linguistic mix.
85.1% of residents used only English at home.
9.5% used a language other than English at home.
0.6% spoke Mandarin at home, 0.3% spoke Cantonese and 0.9% spoke Hindi.
Home language is separate from English proficiency.
Where were South Geelong residents born?Birthplace adds another layer to the local story, separate from ancestry and language.
15.4% of South Geelong's population was born outside Australia, while roughly 84.6% was born in Australia.
0.6% of residents were born in China.
1.9% were born in India, while Australian citizenship across the whole suburb stood at 86.8%.
Birthplace, citizenship and ancestry describe different parts of identity.
What ancestries shape South Geelong?Ancestry responses show how residents describe family and cultural background.
English ancestry accounted for 40.6% of ancestry responses in South Geelong.
Australian ancestry made up 33.2% of responses.
Chinese ancestry represented 1.5% of responses.
People may nominate more than one ancestry, so these are shares of responses.
What work do people do in South Geelong?Occupation describes a person’s role; industry describes the sector employing them.
26.9% of employed residents worked in professional occupations. That is well above the Rest of Vic. average.
Managers accounted for 15.2% of employed residents, while clerical and administrative workers made up 12.1%.
Health care and social assistance employed 16.0% of workers, and education and training employed 8.3%.
Occupation and industry figures describe employed residents of the suburb.
How active is the workforce in South Geelong?Participation, employment pattern and unemployment describe the resident labour force.
The labour-force participation rate was 71.2%, compared with 57.4% across Rest of Vic..
39.4% of residents aged 15 and over worked full time, while 25.4% worked part time.
Unemployment was 3.8%, compared with 4.1% across Rest of Vic..
Labour-force figures come from the 2021 Census.
What does the health profile of South Geelong show?Selected long-term health conditions help describe community service needs.
60.2% reported no selected long-term health condition.
10.7% reported a long-term mental health condition, including depression or anxiety.
8.6% reported asthma, 6.9% arthritis and 2.7% diabetes excluding gestational diabetes.
These are self-reported suburb-wide Census figures, not address-level health risks.
How educated is South Geelong?Qualifications describe the study pathways represented among local residents.
28.6% of people in the qualifications table held a bachelor degree. That is well above the Rest of Vic. average.
Postgraduate degrees accounted for 13.4% of qualification responses.
Diploma-level qualifications represented 15.2%, while certificate-level qualifications represented 27.0%.
Qualification categories are reported separately and are not school ratings.
What do incomes and housing costs look like in South Geelong?Census income and household payments give historical context for local living costs.
Median household income was $1,642 per week in the 2021 Census.
The median monthly mortgage repayment reported by local households was $1,700.
Occupied renting households reported a median rent of $350 per week.
These household figures are from 2021; current sale and asking-rent medians appear in the market section.
How does South Geelong compare with Rest of Vic.?A few clear differences place the suburb in its wider metropolitan context.
Working from home was 23.8% in South Geelong, compared with 15.1% across Rest of Vic..
Outright ownership was 30.1% locally and 40.9% across Rest of Vic.. That is well below the Rest of Vic. average.
Renting accounted for 38.3% in South Geelong, against 24.5% across Rest of Vic..
Capital-region comparisons use the same Census definitions and year.
Three useful questions
A buyer’s quick guide to South Geelong
Is South Geelong expensive?
The median house price is $790,000, while units and apartments sit at $590,000. Bedroom count, land and condition still create a wide range around those suburb medians.
Is South Geelong good for families?
The Census counted 255 local families, and 17.2% of residents were under 15. That describes the community; school quality, travel times and the right fit for a particular family need separate research.
What can I get for $1.5m in South Geelong?
3-bedroom houses have a median around $860,000, the closest bedroom benchmark we hold to a $1.5m budget. Individual homes can differ substantially with block size, renovation and location.
Medians describe recorded market activity across the suburb; they are historical context, not a valuation or forecast for an individual home.
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Streets and suburbs around South Geelong
39 streets in South Geelong
Street-by-street reports are not published yet. The streets below are the ones this suburb covers.
- Balliang St
- Barwon Tce
- Bellerine St
- Birkett Pl
- Bowen
- Carr St
- Crown St
- Dalton St
- Dowsett St
- Factories Rd
- Findon St
- Fleming
- Foster St
- Fyans St
- Gravel Pits Rd
- Hede St
- Hopkins St
- Kilgour St
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- Lamb Pl
- Latrobe Bvd
- Latrobe Tce
- Little Fyans St
- Lonsdale St
- Moorabool St
- Park Cr
- Piper Way
- Raptor Pl
- Southcape Pl
- Spurling Cl
- Steel St
- Strong St
- Swanston St
- Turner Pl
- Verner St
- Victoria St
- Victory Pl
- Wentworth Ln
- Wood St
- Yarra St
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