Geelong West 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 Geelong West Compares
Geelong West vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Geelong West | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,797 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,996 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 36 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% -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.
Geelong West (3218) is a coastal town in regional Victoria. It lies around 64 km from Melbourne by road. The locality is part of the Geelong statistical area. It is administered by Greater Geelong.
According to the 2021 Census, Geelong West has a population of 7,345 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,797, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 81 (1.1% of residents).
Housing in Geelong West includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,996, with 3,188 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 41.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Geelong West scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Geelong West include St Patrick's School and Ashby Primary School.
Geelong West is part of the Geelong statistical area in Victoria.
Geelong West Details
| Postcode | 3218 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 7,345 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,797/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $974/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,996 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Population Density | 3122/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,188 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 81 (1.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -38.133333 |
| Longitude | 144.35 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 64 km |
| Region (SA4) | Geelong |
| Area (SA3) | Geelong |
| Local Government | Greater Geelong |
| Federal Electorate | Corio |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,261 (17.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 799 (10.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,506 (34.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,755 (23.9%) |
| 65+ years | 1,015 (13.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 689 (9.4%) |
| Arthritis | 493 (6.7%) |
| Diabetes | 247 (3.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 218 (3.0%) |
| Cancer | 193 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 94 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 19 (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 | 310 (9.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,398 (44.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,100 (35.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 338 (10.7%) |
Schools in Geelong West
Suburbs Near Geelong West
Same Postcode (3218)
More Geelong West 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.