ConnewarreVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3227 · Greater Geelong
Daily life in Connewarre is characterized by a strong sense of community and a rural lifestyle. A significant portion of the population, 32.6%, works from home, which is higher than the Victorian average of 25.7%. The majority of residents, 47.8%, commute by car, while public transport usage is minimal at 0.8%.
Sales · 12 months to August 2026
What property sold for in Connewarre
Houses · With only 5 houses sold in the 12 months to August 2026, Connewarre's median of $1,780,000 rests on a thin base.
Houses
$1.78m
median of 5 sales
Too few sales to be reliable — treat as a rough guide
Half sold between $1.75m and $1.90m.
Last sold within the past month
5 sales on record · data to 30 August 2026
Since 2025
How prices have moved
- Houses
Dashed lines and hollow points are part years — incomplete, so a dip may only mean fewer sales have happened yet. A break in a line is a year with no published figure, not a fall to zero.
| Year | Houses |
|---|---|
| 2025 · part year | $1.80m |
The read
What living here is actually like
Connewarre is a small, established rural community with a total population of 949. The median age is 50, which is significantly higher than the Victorian average of 38, indicating a mature population. The suburb has a balanced gender distribution with 49.6% male and 50.4% female residents. Family structures are predominantly couples without children, accounting for 51.7% of households, while 39.9% are couples with children.
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
Connewarre · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Retirees | 85 |
| Professionals | 75 |
| Families | 70 |
| Investors | 60 |
| First home buyers | 55 |
Why retirees score highest
The signals doing the work
- High median age of 50
- Quiet rural setting
- High percentage of owned outright homes at 49.7%
- Low unemployment rate of 0.8%
Against the state
How Connewarre differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 2.1% |
| Separate houses | 88.8% |
| Townhouses | 6.8% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 32.6% |
| Drove a car | 47.8% |
| Public transport | 0.8% |
| Walked only | 3.5% |
| Car passenger | 2.7% |
Costs 2021 Census
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
Key highlights
- High median household income of $2,328 per week (vs VIC $1,759)
- Low unemployment rate of 0.8% (vs VIC 5.0%)
- High percentage of residents work from home - 32.6% (vs VIC 25.7%)
- Predominantly owner-occupied housing with 49.7% owned outright
- Significant professional workforce - 26.7% are professionals
Things to be aware of
- Higher median age may not appeal to younger demographics
- Limited public transport options with only 0.8% usage
- Low rental market presence with only 8.6% rented properties
- Median monthly mortgage of $2,500 could be a barrier for some buyers
- Limited cultural diversity with 82.5% born in Australia
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Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Demographic figures from the Census of Population and Housing © Australian Bureau of Statistics, used under Creative Commons Attribution.
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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.