Whittington
VIC 3219 • Rest of VIC
About Whittington
Whittington is a suburb of Geelong in the City of Greater Geelong, Victoria, located approximately 65 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. With a population of around 3,879, it is a modest residential suburb where the predominant age group is 20-29 years. Households are primarily childless couples, and the suburb has a higher proportion of rental accommodation at around 34%. Whittington has traditionally been one of Geelong's more affordable suburbs, attracting first-home buyers and investors.
Whittington is conveniently located near Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and the Geelong CBD, offering easy access to retail, dining, and services. The suburb is close to several parks and is within reach of the Bellarine Peninsula and its beaches. Whittington has seen gradual improvement in infrastructure and community facilities. It appeals to young renters, first-home buyers, and those seeking affordable entry into the Geelong property market while benefiting from the city's growing employment opportunities.
Whittington falls under postcode 3219 and is governed by Greater Geelong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Geelong (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 1 — Geelong CBD via Moorabool St 15-20 min
- 22 — Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre 10-15 min
- 50, 51 — Corio / Lara 20-30 min
Commute to Geelong CBD
🛣️ No direct train station; bus services connect to Geelong CBD and train stations. V/Line to Melbourne CBD takes ~60 min from Geelong station.
Most errands require a car; some local shops but limited walkable amenities
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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79 Wilsons Road
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184 Boundary Road
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Ryrie Street
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Richard Street
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Bellarine Highway
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 114
- 2. India 88
- 3. Philippines 42
- 4. New Zealand 32
- 5. Scotland 23
- 6. Germany 22
- 7. Netherlands 22
- 8. Italy 19
- 9. Croatia 17
- 10. China 12
- 11. Sri Lanka 12
- 12. Vietnam 12
- 13. Pakistan 10
- 14. Bosnia & Herzegovina 9
- 15. Malaysia 8
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)