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South Geelong, Australia

Victoria · Australia

South Geelong is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 965. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
965 Population 4/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$31,671 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$31,671 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population965
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$31,671
Per Capita$31,671
Unemployment4.2%

Housing

B
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership61.7%
Housing Units386

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population965
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates-38.1619°, 144.3556°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$31,671
Median Age37.0 years

About South Geelong

South Geelong is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 965. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 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.

South Geelong has a population of 965 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 250.5 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

965
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
250.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

South Geelong vs Australia Average

The median household income in South Geelong is $31,671, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,671 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $609, 57% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 92 business establishments.

Income: South Geelong vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$31,671
58% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$31,671
Avg Weekly Wage$609

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)92

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in South Geelong is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 61.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 386 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.7%
Owner-Occupied61.7%
Renter-Occupied38.3%
Housing Units386

Property Tax

Climate in South Geelong

South Geelong 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 13.2° / 25.1° 36.2
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.5° 33.6
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.1° 30.4
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 9.3° / 20.2° 38.0
May 12.4°C / 54°F 7.7° / 17° 38.3
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F 6.2° / 14.6° 39.4
Jul 9.7°C / 49°F 5.5° / 13.9° 45.5
Aug 10.6°C / 51°F 5.9° / 15.2° 46.1
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 6.6° / 16.6° 41.7
Oct 13.1°C / 56°F 7.5° / 18.7° 51.3
Nov 15.1°C / 59°F 9.4° / 20.8° 50.1
Dec 17°C / 63°F 11° / 23.1° 33.6
South Geelong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area250.5 sq mi (648.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-38.1619°N, 144.3556°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.44"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2024.

Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 133 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 132 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 146 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 131 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 149 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 81 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 130 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 57 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 95 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 123 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 147 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 136 km
Sep 22, 2009 6 km ENE of Hastings, Australia M3.1 79 km
May 1, 2013 7 km NW of Clifton Springs, Australia M3.1 12 km
Jul 24, 2000 1 km S of Dandenong, Australia M3.1 76 km
Mar 30, 2010 4 km NNE of Portarlington, Australia M3.0 30 km
Sep 29, 2002 15 km S of Leongatha, Australia M2.8 149 km
Mar 10, 2015 3 km NNE of Pakenham, Australia M2.8 100 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 98 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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

South Geelong 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").

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Schools in South Geelong

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
South Geelong Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near South Geelong

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
K Rock Geelong 95.5 — AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in South Geelong

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anglesea Museum
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 South Geelong

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bannockburn Library0.0
Barwon Health Library0.0
Barwon Health Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library0.0
Chilwell Library0.0
Deakin University Library0.0
Drysdale Library0.0
Drysdale Library0.0
Geelong Library & Heritage Centre0.0
Geelong West Library0.0
Hawker Library0.0
Hawker Library0.0
Highton Library0.0
John Drysdale Library0.0
Lara Library0.0
Leopold Library0.0
Newcomb Library0.0
Newcomb Library0.0
Ocean Grove Library0.0
Panckridge Library0.0
Panckridge Library0.0
Torquay Library0.0
Waurn Ponds Library0.0
Western Heights College Library0.0
Western Heights College Library0.0

Farmers Markets in South Geelong

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Geelong Vintage Market
Torquay Farmers Market

Restaurants in South Geelong

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lorm Thai Restaurant
Manbo
Mexicali Mama
Mr. Matteo
Woolstore

Cafes in South Geelong

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Bean Squeeze
Line Up Coffee
Pucci's Caffe
Sweet Adeline
Vim Coffee Bar

Cinemas in South Geelong

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Pivotonian Cinema

Dentists in South Geelong

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aviva Dental
Braces N Faces Orthodontics
Kardinia Dental
Newtown Periodontics

Train Stations in South Geelong

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

South Geelong

Gas Stations in South Geelong

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

APCO
Coles Express

Banks in South Geelong

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BOQ

Gyms in South Geelong

5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CorePlus
F45 Training
Geelong's Gym
Kieser
Minc Fitness

Breweries in South Geelong

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bells Beach Brewing
Valhalla Brewing
White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall
White Rabbit Brewery and Barrel Hall

Stadiums & Teams in South Geelong

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near South Geelong

36 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium 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 AirportXCOSmall 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

Treatment Centers in South Geelong

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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 South Geelong

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Noble Street Uniting Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Geelong

What is the population of South Geelong?

South Geelong has a population of 965 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 250.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is South Geelong expensive to live in?

The median household income is $31,671, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in South Geelong?

South Geelong 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 South Geelong?

South Geelong has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $609. There are 92 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in South Geelong?

The median home value in South Geelong is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 61.7%.

Nearby Cities

Geelong city centre 5,881 pop · 0.9 mi East Geelong 3,759 pop · 1.0 mi Geelong 282,809 pop · 1.1 mi Belmont 13,767 pop · 1.1 mi Newtown 9,827 pop · 1.2 mi Thomson 1,595 pop · 1.4 mi Geelong West 6,775 pop · 1.6 mi Manifold Heights 2,583 pop · 2.1 mi Newcomb 4,423 pop · 2.1 mi Whittington 3,842 pop · 2.4 mi Highton 18,388 pop · 2.5 mi Herne Hill 3,363 pop · 2.6 mi Grovedale 14,869 pop · 2.7 mi St Albans Park 4,775 pop · 2.7 mi
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