Victoria · Postcode 3222
Curlewis postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 55 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Curlewis 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 Curlewis ranks: rents are among the top 10% in VIC.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Curlewis vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Curlewis | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,830 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $405 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,777 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 34 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈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.
Curlewis is a locality 55 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3222. It falls within the Geelong region. The local government area is Greater Geelong.
According to the 2021 Census, Curlewis has a population of 4,175 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,830, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. The Indigenous population is 83 (2.0% of residents).
Housing in Curlewis includes a median weekly rent of $405, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,777, with 1,475 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 69.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Curlewis scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Curlewis is part of the Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula statistical area in Victoria.
Curlewis details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3222 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 4,175 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,830/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $848/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $405 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,777 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 20.3 km² |
| Population Density | 206/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,475 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 83 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -38.1767277 |
| Longitude | 144.5327632 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 55 km |
| Region (SA4) | Geelong |
| Area (SA3) | Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula |
| Local Government | Greater Geelong |
| Federal Electorate | Corangamite |
| State Electorate | Bellarine (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 992 (23.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 437 (10.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,298 (31.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 894 (21.4%) |
| 65+ years | 551 (13.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 427 (10.2%) |
| Arthritis | 334 (8.0%) |
| Diabetes | 152 (3.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 127 (3.0%) |
| Cancer | 119 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 62 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 17 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 18 (1.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 460 (31.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 699 (47.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 290 (19.8%) |
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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.