Breamlea, VIC 3227 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Breamlea is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3227, home to 151 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Surf Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 70 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 151
- Median age
- 56 years
- Median household income
- $1,542 /week
- Median personal income
- $773 /week
- Median family income
- $2,333 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Greater Geelong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Geelong
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Corangamite
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $389 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,667
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Torquay Coast Primary School
- Lisieux Catholic Primary School
- Surf Coast Secondary College
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 park or reserve
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 533 mm
- Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 54.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 94.0% of the 251 resolvable premises in Breamlea. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 94.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 234 across postcode 3227 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 138 property offences, 25 violent offences, 18 public order offences.
- Wider Greater Geelong LGA: 8,641 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Breamlea?
Breamlea (VIC 3227) had 151 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Greater Geelong local government area.
What is the median rent in Breamlea?
The median advertised rent in Breamlea is $389/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Breamlea?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Breamlea covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Torquay Coast Primary School (4.6 km), Lisieux Catholic Primary School (5.1 km), Surf Coast Secondary College (5.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Breamlea?
Breamlea is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (94% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Breamlea?
Across postcode 3227, 234 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (138), violent (25), public order (18). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Breamlea?
In Breamlea, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (54.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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