North Geelong

North Geelong lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The population of North Geelong, as estimated based on ABS updates and validated new addresses by AreaSearch, is approximately 3,449 as of November 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 224 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,225. The increase is inferred from an estimated resident population of 3,424 by AreaSearch, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 120 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 699 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. North Geelong's growth rate of 6.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the non-metro area average of 6.0%. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains during this period.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. According to these trends, North Geelong is expected to experience significant population growth, with an increase of 802 persons projected by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total gain of 15.9% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees North Geelong recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

North Geelong recorded around 39 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years from FY12 to FY16. This totals an estimated 198 homes. So far in FY26, which began on July 1st, 2025 and will end on June 30th, 2026, 4 approvals have been recorded. The average construction value of new homes is $548,000, moderately above regional levels.

In the current financial year, $64.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to the Rest of Vic., North Geelong shows moderately higher construction activity, with 16.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period from FY12 to FY16. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. However, construction activity has eased recently. The new development consists of 32.0% detached houses and 68.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift from the current housing mix of 82.0% houses. North Geelong reflects a developing area with around 114 people per approval.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, North Geelong is projected to add 548 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

North Geelong has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Twenty-one infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Northern Geelong Industrial Precinct, 340-344 Melbourne Road Retail Redevelopment, Geelong Hydrogen Hub, and Bell Park / Bell Post Hill Enhanced Early Years and Community Hub. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market performance in North Geelong lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

North Geelong has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 6.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.3%.

As of June 2025, 1,600 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.3% higher than Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation is somewhat lower at 55.1%, compared to Rest of Vic.'s 57.4%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Finance & insurance has notable concentration with employment levels at 2.1 times the regional average.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 0.6% compared to Rest of Vic.'s 7.5%. The area functions as an employment hub with 1.6 workers per resident. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.3%, labour force by 2.2%, and unemployment remained unchanged. This contrasts with Rest of Vic., where employment contracted by 0.9%, labour force fell by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to North Geelong's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

North Geelong's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2022 was $55,571. The average income stood at $68,051 during this period. These figures are higher than those for Rest of Vic., which were $48,741 and $60,693 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest the median income in North Geelong would be approximately $62,328 as of September 2025, with the average being around $76,326 during this period. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in North Geelong rank modestly, between the 34th and 35th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 31.1% of residents (1,072 people), which aligns with the surrounding region where this cohort also represents 30.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in North Geelong, with only 83.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 34th percentile.

North Geelong is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

North Geelong's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 82.0% houses and 18.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro Vic.'s 84.6% houses and 15.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Geelong stood at 26.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.8% and rented ones at 41.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,625, below Non-Metro Vic.'s average of $1,712. Median weekly rent in North Geelong was $315, compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s $335. Nationally, North Geelong's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

North Geelong features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 61.9% of all households, including 26.2% couples with children, 21.7% couples without children, and 13.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 38.1%, with lone person households at 32.9% and group households comprising 4.9%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.4.

North Geelong demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

North Geelong has 25.4% of residents aged 15+ with university degrees, compared to Victoria's 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are held by 34.6% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (23.4%). Current educational participation is high at 28.3%, with 9.0% in primary, 7.1% in secondary, and 5.4% in tertiary education.

Educational provision includes SEDA College (Victoria) - BVNV Geelong and SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi Geelong, serving 0 students collectively. Secondary education dominates with 2 schools, while primary students attend adjacent catchments. North Geelong has no schools, requiring residents to travel for educational services. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments please refer to parent campus.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

North Geelong has 35 active public transport stops. These include train and bus services operating via 16 routes. Weekly, the system facilitates 2,741 passenger trips.

Residents' average distance to the nearest stop is 205 meters. Daily service frequency averages 391 trips across all routes, translating to about 78 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in North Geelong is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

North Geelong faces significant health challenges across various age groups.

Mental health issues affect 12.7% of residents, while arthritis impacts 9.8%. Approximately 54%, or about 1,853 people, have private health cover. Around 58.5% report no medical ailments, compared to 65.9% in the rest of Victoria. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 22.7% (782 people), than the state average of 16.8%. Health outcomes among seniors are broadly similar to those of the general population.

North Geelong was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

North Geelong was found to have a higher level of cultural diversity than most other local areas, with 28.0% of its population born overseas and 24.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in North Geelong is Christianity, which accounts for 49.7% of the population there. However, the most notable overrepresentation was seen in the 'Other' category, comprising 2.0% of North Geelong's population compared to 1.2% across the rest of Victoria.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups in North Geelong are Australian (23.1%), English (22.8%), and Other (9.9%). There are also significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Croatian is notably higher at 3.9% compared to the regional average of 1.5%, Polish is at 1.6% versus 0.8%, and Hungarian is at 0.6% compared to 0.3%.

North Geelong's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in North Geelong as of 2021 is 39 years, which is significantly lower than Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 but closely aligned with Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Rest of Vic., North Geelong has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.4%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (7.1%). Following the 2021 Census, there was a decrease in median age from 40 years to 39 years, indicating a shift towards a younger demographic. Key changes include an increase in the proportion of residents aged 25-34 from 16.6% to 19.4%, and an increase in the proportion of residents aged 35-44 from 12.3% to 13.7%. Conversely, there was a decline in the proportion of residents aged 5-14 from 10.8% to 9.4%, and a drop in the proportion of residents aged 65-74 from 9.3% to 8.0%. Demographic projections suggest that North Geelong's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to grow strongly, increasing by 282 people (42%) from 669 to 952. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 15-24 and 55-64 age cohorts.