Victoria · Postcode 3221
Ceres postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 72 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Ceres at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Ceres ranks: household income is in the top 10% of VIC suburbs; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Ceres vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| 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
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| 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 |
| State Electorate | South Barwon (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
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
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
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Ceres. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.