Norlane, VIC 3214 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Norlane is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3214, home to 8,682 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Greater Geelong local government area and roughly 62 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 8,682
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $909 /week
- Median personal income
- $494 /week
- Median family income
- $1,211 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- 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
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,200
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Northern Bay P-12 College
- St Thomas Aquinas School
- St Francis Xavier School
- Bell Park North Primary School
- Geelong Baptist College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 68 bus stops
- Cox Rd/Thompson Rd
- Donnybrook Rd/Thompson Rd
- Norlane Aquatic Recreation Centre/Princes Hwy
- Swallow Cres/Princes Hwy
- St Georges Rd/Princes Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 14 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 43 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 4 supermarkets
- 26 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, 43.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 56.7% of the 5,327 resolvable premises in Norlane. 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: 56.7%
- Fibre to the Curb: 2.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 40.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 5,720 across postcode 3214 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 2,714 property offences, 940 violent offences, 356 drug offences.
- Wider Greater Geelong LGA: 8,641 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Norlane?
Norlane (VIC 3214) had 8,682 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Greater Geelong local government area.
What is the median rent in Norlane?
The median advertised rent in Norlane is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Norlane?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Norlane covering government, catholic, independent sectors. Nearest include: Northern Bay P-12 College (0.8 km), St Thomas Aquinas School (0.8 km), St Francis Xavier School (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Norlane?
Norlane is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (56.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Norlane?
Across postcode 3214, 5,720 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (2,714), violent (940), drug offences (356). 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 Norlane?
In Norlane, 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 (43.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Norlane?
68 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Norlane centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 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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