East Geelong, VIC 3219 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
East Geelong is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3219, home to 4,012 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Greater Geelong local government area and roughly 64 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,012
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,782 /week
- Median personal income
- $943 /week
- Median family income
- $2,486 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Greater Geelong
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Geelong
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Corio
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,827
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- MacKillop Specialist School
- Newcomb Secondary College
- Geelong East Primary School
- Christ the King School
- Whittington Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 24 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 95 bus stops
- Regent St/Wilsons Rd
- Elliot Ct/Wilsons Rd
- Wilsons Rd/Bellarine Hwy
- Newcomb Central Shopping Centre/Bellarine Hwy
- Wilsons Rd/Solar Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 19 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 53 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 41 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, 47.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 51.4% of the 2,086 resolvable premises in East Geelong. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 51.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 3.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 45.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,252 across postcode 3219 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 1,064 property offences, 432 violent offences, 181 drug offences.
- Wider Greater Geelong LGA: 8,641 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of East Geelong?
East Geelong (VIC 3219) had 4,012 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Greater Geelong local government area.
What is the median rent in East Geelong?
The median advertised rent in East Geelong is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in East Geelong?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near East Geelong covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: MacKillop Specialist School (0.3 km), Newcomb Secondary College (0.5 km), Geelong East Primary School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in East Geelong?
East Geelong is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (51.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is East Geelong?
Across postcode 3219, 2,252 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,064), violent (432), drug offences (181). 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 East Geelong?
In East Geelong, 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 (47.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in East Geelong?
95 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the East Geelong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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