Victoria · Postcode 3219
East Geelong postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 64 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
East Geelong 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.
Detailed comparison table
East Geelong vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | East Geelong | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,782 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,827 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 40 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% -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.
East Geelong is a coastal suburb of Melbourne in Victoria, with postcode 3219. It sits about 64 km from the Melbourne CBD, within the Greater Geelong local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 3.4 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, East Geelong has a population of 4,012 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,782, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 43 (1.1% of residents).
Housing in East Geelong includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,827, with 1,688 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 68.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, East Geelong scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in East Geelong include Geelong High School and St Margaret's School.
East Geelong is part of the Geelong statistical area in Victoria.
East Geelong details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3219 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 4,012 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,782/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $943/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,827 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 3.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1189/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,688 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 43 (1.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -38.162 |
| Longitude | 144.3802 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 64 km |
| Region (SA4) | Geelong |
| Area (SA3) | Geelong |
| Local Government | Greater Geelong |
| Federal Electorate | Corio |
| State Electorate | Geelong (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 622 (15.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 468 (11.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,094 (27.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,153 (28.7%) |
| 65+ years | 683 (17.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 395 (9.8%) |
| Arthritis | 307 (7.7%) |
| Diabetes | 151 (3.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 132 (3.3%) |
| Cancer | 117 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 56 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 13 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 96 (5.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 689 (41.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 645 (38.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 233 (14.0%) |
Schools in East Geelong
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in East Geelong. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near East Geelong
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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.