Little River

VIC 3211 • Rest of VIC

1,353
Population (2021)
$39,000
Median Income
181.20 km²
Area
50m
Elevation

About Little River

Little River is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Victoria, located within the Greater Geelong (City) area. With a population of 1,353 and a median income of $39,000, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 181.20 km² at an elevation of 50m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of VIC.

The area offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with open spaces, local farms, and a tight-knit community atmosphere. Residents enjoy the tranquility of country living while still having access to essential amenities. Little River is ideal for those seeking a slower pace of life away from the urban hustle.

Little River falls under postcode 3211 and is governed by Greater Geelong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Werribee (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3211
Urban Area
N/A
Federal Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.94°, 144.48°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
181.20 km²
Elevation
50m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$427
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,322
Census 2021
1,353
2.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,176
Income 2021
$39,000
17.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 991
Born Overseas 211

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 31
  • 2. Lebanon 22
  • 3. Malta 18
  • 4. India 16
  • 5. New Zealand 14
  • 6. Scotland 10
  • 7. Ireland 9
  • 8. China 8
  • 9. Germany 6
  • 10. Netherlands 6
  • 11. Vietnam 6
  • 12. Greece 5
  • 13. Italy 5
  • 14. Iraq 4
  • 15. North Macedonia 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 458
Australian 450
Scottish 156
Irish 144
Maltese 80
Italian 59
Lebanese 59
German 42
Dutch 25
Chinese 23

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

691
Both parents born in Australia
358
Both parents born overseas
163
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
41.0%
No Religion
35.6%
Islam
7.8%
Buddhism
1.8%
Hinduism
1.2%
Sikhism
1.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
56 (4.1%)
5-14 years
205 (15.2%)
15-19 years
100 (7.4%)
20-24 years
97 (7.2%)
25-34 years
97 (7.2%)
35-44 years
167 (12.3%)
45-54 years
218 (16.1%)
55-64 years
220 (16.3%)
65-74 years
137 (10.1%)
75-84 years
52 (3.8%)
85+ years
16 (1.2%)

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