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Avalon

VIC 3212 • Victoria

255
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
45.16 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralGrowth SuburbAffordable
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About Avalon

Avalon is a small locality in Victoria's City of Greater Geelong, situated approximately 15 kilometres north of Geelong and 53 kilometres south-west of Melbourne CBD, near the northern Bellarine Peninsula. The locality is best known as the home of Avalon Airport — Victoria's second airport — which serves as a base for Jetstar domestic operations and hosts the biennial Australian International Airshow. With a small resident population of around 255, Avalon is predominantly an industrial and aeronautical precinct rather than a conventional residential suburb. The area falls within the Lara state electorate and Division of Corio federally.

The landscape around Avalon is flat and open, framed by views of the You Yangs Regional Park to the north-east and Port Phillip Bay wetlands to the south. While everyday amenities are limited locally, the nearby township of Lara (about 6 kilometres away) provides supermarkets, schools, cafés, and community services. Avalon's proximity to both Geelong and Melbourne via the Princes Freeway makes it attractive for those working in logistics, aviation, or industrial sectors. The area is part of a broader growth corridor with planned residential and employment precincts anticipated in coming decades.

Avalon falls under postcode 3212 and is governed by the Greater Geelong Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Corio, while state elections fall under the Lara (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3212
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Geelong
Federal Electorate
Corio
State Electorate
Lara (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.04°, 144.42°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
45.16 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3212

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3212, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$52,499
Median 2023–24
$61,235
▲ 16.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$70,680

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3212; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Lara Station
6.5 km
Not walkable

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
53 km
By Train
~55 min from Lara Station to Southern Cross Station
By Car (Peak)
55-75 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
45 min

🛣️ Princes Freeway (M1) provides direct access to Melbourne; drive to Lara Station for train access

Walkability Car-Dependent

Industrial/rural locality with no pedestrian infrastructure; car essential for all trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
255
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Greater Geelong Local Government Area, which contains Avalon. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
357.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 56.6%
Motor vehicle theft
236.5 / 100k
2yr Up 57.4% 10yr Down 43.2%
Non-FV assault
291.6 / 100k
2yr Up 10.1% 10yr Up 20.2%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.4 / 100k
2yr Down 65.3% 10yr Down 53.8%
Steal from vehicle
772.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 42.4%
View all offence subgroups for Greater Geelong →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Avalon VIC known for? +

Avalon is best known as the location of Avalon Airport, Victoria's second major airport, which serves Jetstar domestic flights and hosts the biennial Australian International Airshow.

How far is Avalon VIC from Melbourne? +

Avalon is approximately 53 kilometres south-west of Melbourne CBD, about a 45–55 minute drive via the Princes Freeway (M1).

Is there public transport from Avalon VIC to Melbourne? +

The nearest train station is Lara, about 6.5 kilometres away, on the Geelong Line. From Lara, it is approximately 55 minutes by train to Southern Cross Station in Melbourne.

What LGA is Avalon VIC in? +

Avalon is part of the City of Greater Geelong local government area.

Is Avalon a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Avalon is part of the Greater Geelong LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Avalon? +

Avalon had a population of 255 at the 2021 Census.