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Geelong city centre, Australia
Victoria · Australia
Geelong city centre is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 5,881. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Geelong city centre
The Geelong city centre is the urban centre and main commercial locality of the Geelong metropolitan area, also referred to as the Geelong CBD, Central Geelong, the Central Activities Area, or informally as "Town". The name of the area is officially gazetted as Geelong.
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| Population | 5,881 |
| Population Density | 23 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | -38.1500°, 144.3618° |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Victoria |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.9 inches (659 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $65,058 |
| Median Age | 37.5 years |
About Geelong city centre
Geelong city centre is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 5,881. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.
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Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Geelong city centre vs Australia Average
Income: Geelong city centre vs Australia
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Income
| Median HH Income | $65,058 |
| 13% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $65,058 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,251 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 559 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $208,400 |
| 26% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,042 |
| 10% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.0% |
| Housing Units | 2,352 |
Property Tax
Climate in Geelong city centre
Geelong city centre has an average annual temperature of 14.2°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 484 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 250.5 sq mi (648.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -38.1500°N, 144.3618°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Melbourne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Newer Volcanics Province | Shield(s) | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | -2900 | 169 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in |
Geelong city centre has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 51°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (1.3").
Schools in Geelong city centre
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Matthew Flinders Girls' Secondary College Helen Fraser Campus | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Geelong city centre
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| K Rock Geelong 95.5 | — | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Geelong city centre
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian National Surfing Museum | ||||
| Geelong Sports Museum | ||||
| Lara Heritage and History Museum | ||||
| Museum of Play and Art | ||||
| National Wool Museum | ||||
| Old Court House Museum |
Libraries in Geelong city centre
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bannockburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barwon Health Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barwon Health Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belmont Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chilwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deakin University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Drysdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Drysdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Geelong Library & Heritage Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Geelong West Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawker Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawker Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Highton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| John Drysdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lara Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leopold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newcomb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newcomb Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ocean Grove Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Panckridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Panckridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Torquay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waurn Ponds Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Western Heights College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Western Heights College Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Geelong city centre
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong Vintage Market | |||||
| Torquay Farmers Market |
Hotels in Geelong city centre
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Geelong city centre
26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Geelong city centre
11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Geelong city centre
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Geelong city centre
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Geelong city centre
9 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Geelong city centre
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Geelong city centre
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Geelong city centre
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Geelong city centre
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarine Estate | ||||
| Bells Beach Brewing | ||||
| Valhalla Brewing | ||||
| White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall | ||||
| White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall |
Stadiums & Teams in Geelong city centre
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Geelong city centre
36 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport | MEL | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | AVV | Large Airport |
| Melbourne Essendon Airport | MEB | Medium Airport |
| Melbourne Moorabbin Airport | MBW | Medium Airport |
| Apollo Bay Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bacchus Marsh Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ballarat Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ballarat Health Service Helipad | — | Small Airport |
| Barwon Heads Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bellbrae private airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blue Tongue Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ceres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Colac Airport | XCO | Small Airport |
| Cressy Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Drysdale Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Emu Creek Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fiskville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flying Circus Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gnarwarre Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kuruc-A-Ruc South Airport | — | Small Airport |
| lake Modewarre Private airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| lake Modewarre Private airstrip no.2 | — | Small Airport |
| Legate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lethbridge Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Lovely Banks Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marshall Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Melton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| RAAF Williams, Point Cook Base | — | Small Airport |
| Riddell Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rothwell Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| St Leonards Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sunbury (Penfield) Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sunbury East Airport | — | Small Airport |
| The Boreen Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Torquay Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wooloomanata Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Geelong city centre
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Geelong Post Office | |
| Pack & Send |
Treatment Centers in Geelong city centre
7 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Creek Doctors | ||
| Community Rehabilitation Centre | ||
| Geelong Day Surgery | ||
| Grovedale Medical Centre | ||
| Lake Imaging | ||
| MedicAid Medical and Accident Centre | ||
| North Geelong Medical Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Geelong city centre
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christ Church Geelong | |
| Saint Mary Of The Angels Basilica | |
| Salvation Army | |
| St Johns Lutherian Church | |
| Wesley Church |
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What is the population of Geelong city centre?
Geelong city centre has a population of 5,881 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 250.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.5 years.
Is Geelong city centre expensive to live in?
The median household income is $65,058, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $208,400 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Geelong city centre?
Geelong city centre enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.
How is the job market in Geelong city centre?
Geelong city centre has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,251. There are 559 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Geelong city centre?
The median home value in Geelong city centre is $208,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,042. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.