Ceres Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Ceres Compares
Ceres vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Ceres | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $3,125 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.1% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Ceres is a locality 72 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3221. It falls within the Geelong region. The local government area is Greater Geelong.
According to the 2021 Census, Ceres has a population of 266 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $3,125, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 4 (1.5% of residents).
Housing in Ceres includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 87 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 96.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ceres scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Ceres include Ceres Primary School and Woodline Primary.
Ceres is part of the Geelong statistical area in Victoria.
Ceres Details
| Postcode | 3221 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 266 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $3,125/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,116/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 12.4 km² |
| Population Density | 21/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 87 |
| Australian Citizens | 98.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (1.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -38.1590503 |
| Longitude | 144.2640892 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 72 km |
| Region (SA4) | Geelong |
| Area (SA3) | Geelong |
| Local Government | Greater Geelong |
| Federal Electorate | Corangamite |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 68 (25.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 30 (11.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 45 (16.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 88 (33.1%) |
| 65+ years | 33 (12.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 22 (8.3%) |
| Arthritis | 13 (4.9%) |
| Cancer | 9 (3.4%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (3.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (1.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (1.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (4.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 13 (14.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 43 (46.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 32 (34.8%) |
Schools in Ceres
Suburbs Near Ceres
Same Postcode (3221)
More Ceres Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.