AvalonVIC · suburb profile

VIC 3212 · Greater Geelong

2021 CensusSmall Rural CommunityAverageOwner-dominated

Daily life in Avalon is likely to be quiet and community-focused, with a significant number of residents working from home (23.7%). The majority of residents commute by car (57.9%), with minimal reliance on public transport (3.5%). The community has a strong presence of Technicians, Trades Workers, and Managers, reflecting the local employment landscape.

Map showing the boundary of Avalon, VIC, in the GREATER GEELONG local government area.
Avalon · VIC · GREATER GEELONG
People
256
2021 Census
Median age
41
Victoria: 38

The read

What living here is actually like

Avalon, VIC is a small rural community with a total population of 256 people. The median age is 41, slightly higher than the Victorian average of 38, indicating a mature population. The gender distribution is skewed with 56.6% male and 43.4% female residents. The suburb is characterized by a high percentage of family households at 76.1%, with a significant portion being couples with children (52.5%). The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 71.8% of residents born in Australia.

Buyer fit

Who this suburb suits

One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.

Buyer-fit score

Avalon · 0–100

Families75
Retirees70
Professionals60
First home buyers55
Investors50
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Buyer typeScore
Families75
Retirees70
Professionals60
First home buyers55
Investors50

Why families score highest

The signals doing the work

  • High percentage of family households at 76.1%
  • Majority of homes are separate houses, ideal for families
  • Average household size of 2.9 people
  • Predominantly owner-occupied housing

Against the state

How Avalon differs from Victoria

Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.

Bachelor’s degree or higher13.7% · VIC 29.2%
-15.5% against the state
Median household income, weekly$1,775 · VIC $1,759
+$16 against the state
Work from home23.7% · VIC 25.7%
-2% against the state
Rented dwellings9.6% · VIC 28.5%
-18.9 points against the state — renter-heavier than most of Victoria
Travel to work by public transport3.5% · VIC 8.9%
-5.4% against the state

Housing & movement

What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning

Dwelling mix

Share of occupied private dwellings

Separate houses 100.0%
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Dwelling typeShare
Separate houses100%

How people get to work

Method of travel, 2021 Census

Worked from home 23.7%Drove a car 57.9%Public transport 3.5%Walked only 7.9%Car passenger 3.5%
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MethodShare
Worked from home23.7%
Drove a car57.9%
Public transport3.5%
Walked only7.9%
Car passenger3.5%

Costs 2021 Census

Median weekly rent
$398
as at 2021
Median monthly mortgage
$2,084
as at 2021

Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .

Top occupations

Share of the employed workforce

Technicians and Trades Workers21.9
Managers21.1
Machinery Operators and Drivers13.2
Clerical and Administrative Workers12.3

Key highlights

  • Low unemployment rate at 2.6% compared to VIC's 5.0%
  • High percentage of separate houses at 100% (VIC 73.4%)
  • Majority of homes owned outright at 52.1%
  • Significant work-from-home population at 23.7%
  • Predominantly Australian-born community at 71.8%

Things to be aware of

  • Lower educational attainment with 13.7% holding a bachelor's degree (VIC 29.2%)
  • Limited public transport usage at 3.5%
  • Higher male population at 56.6%
  • Relatively small population size of 256
  • Limited diversity with 72.5% speaking only English at home

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Where the richer profile lands

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Schools & catchments

Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.

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Transport & access

Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.

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Development activity

Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.

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Data sources

Demographic figures from the Census of Population and Housing © Australian Bureau of Statistics, used under Creative Commons Attribution.

Cadastral and boundary data contains information © State of Victoria (Vicmap), licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Narrative summaries are AI-generated from the underlying data and may contain errors.

Base map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap. Improve this map at openstreetmap.org/fixthemap.

Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.