Geelong West, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Geelong West VIC is 7,345 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Geelong West is $974 per week ($50,648 per year). Median rent in Geelong West is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Geelong West has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Geelong West has a population density of 3,122 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Geelong West is England. The most common religion is No religion (47.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Geelong West is $1,996.

There were 836 recorded offences in Geelong West in 2025-25, a rate of 114 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (331 offences).

Population
7,345
Census 2021
Median income
$974/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Geelong West vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Geelong West is $974 a week, 27% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 162nd of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $34 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 19.5% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 36, 7 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureGeelong WestTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$974/wk$767/wk +27%$766/wk
Household income$1,797/wk$1,687/wk +7%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$316/wk +11%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,996/mo$1,723/mo +16%$1,733/mo
Median age3643 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.5%19.1% +0.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Geelong West, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Geelong West Population

7,345 residents at the 2021 Census.

Geelong West Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$974/wk
$50,648 per year
Ranked 1,390 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,996/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Geelong West Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,797/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 19.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Geelong West against your income

About $7,787 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,447/wk
Rent share 19.5%

Geelong West Schools

37
schools nearby
18
government
1063
avg ICSEA score
16,737
total students
The Geelong College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,573 students
1156
ICSEA
Kardinia International College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,925 students
1155
ICSEA
Chilwell Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 408 students
1139
ICSEA
Fyans Park Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 405 students
1131
ICSEA
St Mary's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 214 students
1114
ICSEA
St Patrick's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 418 students
1107
ICSEA
Sacred Heart College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,450 students
1105
ICSEA
Montpellier Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 563 students
1101
ICSEA
St Robert's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 261 students
1099
ICSEA
Geelong South Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 326 students
1088
ICSEA
Manifold Heights Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 469 students
1082
ICSEA
Newtown Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 193 students
1076
ICSEA
St Joseph's College Geelong Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,742 students
1075
ICSEA
Holy Spirit Parish School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 326 students
1068
ICSEA
St Margaret's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 241 students
1063
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 37 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Geelong West Map

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Geelong West, Victoria: 38.1390°S, 144.3449°E

Geelong West Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (37)

People in Geelong West

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (3,534) Female 51.8% (3,805)

Population Density

3,122
people per km²
7,345 people · 2.4 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,511
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.0%
India
2.0%
Italy
1.5%
China
1.5%
New Zealand
1.3%
Scotland
0.4%
Malaysia
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
2.1%
Mandarin
1.9%
Greek
0.7%
Punjabi
0.5%
Macedonian
0.5%
Serbian
0.4%
Croatian
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
38.7%
Australian
31.3%
Irish
16.5%
Scottish
13.3%
Italian
7.2%
German
3.8%
Chinese
3.0%
Dutch
2.3%
Indian
2.0%
Greek
1.6%
Croatian
1.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
47.9%
Catholic
24.7%
Anglican
5.7%
Not stated
5.7%
Uniting Church
2.7%
Eastern Orthodox
2.0%
Christian (other)
1.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
39.7% 2,412
Separated
3.4% 206
Divorced
10.2% 623
Widowed
4.1% 252
Never married
42.6% 2,588

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.9%
Couple: no children
29.3%
Couple: no children under 15
11.3%
One parent: no children under 15
7.2%
One parent: children under 15
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
34.8%
2 persons
32.5%
3 persons
15.1%
4 persons
12.8%
5 persons
4.2%
6+ persons
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Geelong West

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,188 occupied private dwellings in Geelong West at the 2021 Census, 40.3% were rented, 27.5% owned outright and 30.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 32 dwellings
Owned outright
27.5% 876 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
30.0% 955 dwellings
Rented
40.3% 1,285 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.3% 41 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
89.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.2%
2 bedrooms
29.9%
3 bedrooms
46.4%
4 bedrooms
14.5%
5 bedrooms
1.7%
6+ bedrooms
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.6%
$300-$449/mo
2.0%
$450-$599/mo
1.6%
$600-$799/mo
3.3%
$800-$999/mo
4.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.9%
1 vehicle
44.4%
2 vehicles
35.0%
3 vehicles
7.9%
4+ vehicles
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Geelong West

Employment

Employed full-time
43.2% 2,392 people
Employed part-time
24.8% 1,374 people
Unemployed
3.0% 165 people
Not in labour force
29.0% 1,606 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
38.6%
Managers
16.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.0%
Community & Personal Service
10.4%
Clerical & Administrative
9.7%
Labourers
4.6%
Sales Workers
4.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
6.3%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
5.2%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.9%
$4,000+/wk
14.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.7%
$1-$149/wk
3.3%
$150-$299/wk
5.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
7.6%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.0%
$3,500+/wk
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.5%
Did not go to work
16.0%
Walked only
6.4%
Car (passenger)
4.2%
Bicycle
1.9%
Bus
1.4%
Train
1.0%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.7%
Other
0.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%
Truck
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
74.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
9.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
36.6%
Certificate III/IV
22.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.3%
Postgraduate Degree
15.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.7%
Certificate I/II
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.5%
Health
15.9%
Society & Culture
13.8%
Architecture & Building
10.9%
Engineering
10.0%
Education
9.9%
Creative Arts
6.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.2%
Information Technology
2.2%
Agriculture & Environment
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
20.3%
Pre-school
16.1%
Primary: Catholic
14.8%
Secondary: Catholic
13.4%
Vocational Education
13.3%
Secondary: Government
8.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.0%
Has need for assistance
4.7%
Need for assistance not stated
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
810
Asthma
300
Arthritis
181
Heart disease
133
Diabetes
111
Lung condition
95
Cancer
91
Kidney disease
50
Stroke
42
Dementia
10

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.9% 746
Did not provide
87.1% 5,032

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.0% 868
Not a volunteer
85.0% 4,923

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 7
Previously served
2.2% 126
Never served
97.7% 5,673

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
43.2%
1 child
14.3%
2 children
26.3%
3 children
12.4%
4 children
3.0%
5+ children
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
15
1951: 1960
100
1961: 1970
171
1971: 1980
114
1981: 1990
101
1991: 2000
80
2001: 2010
209
2011: 2015
216
2016
73
2017
82
2018
75
2019
104
2020
31

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

19.1%
moved in the last year
49.4%
moved in the last 5 years
3.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,630
Moved from VIC
953
Moved: same area (SA2)
247
Moved from overseas
46
Moved from NSW
22
Moved from TAS
11
Moved from QLD
9
Moved from ACT
8
Moved from SA
7
Moved from WA
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.5%
5: 14 hours
34.0%
15: 29 hours
13.6%
30+ hours
7.6%
Did not do domestic work
22.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
93.9%
Step family: no other children
4.1%
Blended family: no other children
1.4%
Intact family: other children present
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Geelong West Crime Statistics

836 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
331
Assault
106
Justice Procedures
90
Property Damage
79
Break & Enter
60
Drug Offences
60
Fraud
55
Public Order
27
Weapons
25
Other
2
Robbery
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Geelong West

The closest suburb to Geelong West is Manifold Heights, 1.0 km away.

Manifold Heights
1.0 km away · income $984/wk · rent $310/wk
Drumcondra
1.3 km away · income $886/wk · rent $331/wk
Newtown (Greater Geelong - Vic.)
1.8 km away · income $1,001/wk · rent $360/wk
Geelong
1.9 km away · income $865/wk · rent $370/wk
Herne Hill (Vic.)
1.9 km away · income $870/wk · rent $270/wk
Hamlyn Heights
2.6 km away · income $830/wk · rent $345/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Geelong West

What is the population of Geelong West VIC?

The population of Geelong West VIC is 7,345 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3,122 people per km². Geelong West is ranked #988 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Geelong West?

The median personal income in Geelong West VIC is $974 per week, or $50,648 per year. The median household income is $1,797 per week. Family income is $2,511 per week. Geelong West is ranked #1,390 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Geelong West?

Median rent in Geelong West VIC is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 19.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Geelong West ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Geelong West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Geelong West VIC is $1,996. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Geelong West?

The median age in Geelong West VIC is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Geelong West a good suburb to live in?

Geelong West is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 7,345. The median income is $974/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20974. All dollar figures in AUD.