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Waurn Ponds

VIC 3216 • Rest of VIC

4,956
Population (2021)
$33,384
Median Income
17.45 km²
Area
88m
Elevation
University TownGrowth SuburbFamily-FriendlyRegionalAffordable

About Waurn Ponds

Waurn Ponds is a growing southern suburb of Geelong, located approximately 10 kilometres from the Geelong CBD in Victoria's second-largest city. With a population nearing 5,000, this hillside suburb has transformed from rural farmland into a thriving residential area since the 1990s. The suburb is home to Deakin University's main Geelong campus, giving it a youthful, educated character alongside established family homes.

The Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre anchors retail activity, while Deakin University brings academic and sporting facilities to the area. Residents enjoy the Waurn Ponds Creek linear parkland for walking and cycling, plus easy access to the Surf Coast beaches just 20 minutes away. The suburb attracts university students, young families and professionals working in Geelong who appreciate spacious homes with modern amenities at more affordable prices than inner Geelong suburbs.

Waurn Ponds falls under postcode 3216 and is governed by Greater Geelong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South Barwon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3216
Urban Area
Geelong - Queenscliff
LGA
Greater Geelong
Federal Electorate
Corangamite
State Electorate
South Barwon (Western Victoria)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.20°, 144.28°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
17.45 km²
Elevation
88m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Waurn Ponds
1.5 km
18 mins

Bus Services

  • 41 — Geelong Station to Deakin University 25 mins to Geelong
  • 43 — Geelong Station via Highton 30 mins to Geelong

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
80 km
By Train
1h 15-25 mins to Southern Cross
By Bus
Not practical for CBD commute
By Car (Peak)
1h 15-1h 30 mins
By Car (Off-Peak)
55-65 mins

🛣️ V/Line trains run frequently; Ring Road provides quick access to Melbourne

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car; local shops at Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    173-199 Pioneer Road Waurn Ponds 3216 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$430
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,755
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
27 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,046
Census 2021
4,956
▼ 1.8% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,040
Income 2021
$33,384
▲ 23.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,875
Born Overseas 892

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 197
  • 2. England 146
  • 3. China 67
  • 4. Sri Lanka 67
  • 5. New Zealand 40
  • 6. Philippines 34
  • 7. Scotland 27
  • 8. Malaysia 25
  • 9. Netherlands 17
  • 10. South Africa 16
  • 11. United States 15
  • 12. Vietnam 15
  • 13. Italy 14
  • 14. Germany 13
  • 15. Pakistan 13

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,888
Australian 1,882
Scottish 571
Irish 557
German 209
Indian 207
Italian 197
Dutch 167
Chinese 159
Filipino 58

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,018
Both parents born in Australia
1,142
Both parents born overseas
601
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
44.0%
Christianity
42.6%
Hinduism
3.2%
Buddhism
1.7%
Islam
1.1%
Sikhism
0.6%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
195 (3.9%)
5-14 years
606 (12.2%)
15-19 years
642 (13.0%)
20-24 years
816 (16.5%)
25-34 years
601 (12.1%)
35-44 years
522 (10.5%)
45-54 years
662 (13.4%)
55-64 years
422 (8.5%)
65-74 years
304 (6.1%)
75-84 years
154 (3.1%)
85+ years
27 (0.5%)

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