South Geelong flood risk
Of South Geelong’s 1,562 mapped properties, 12.2% are in a mapped flood area and 0% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, South Geelong’s flood exposure is above the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in South Geelong
Flood and bushfire areas across South Geelong. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near South Geelong
South Geelong sits in the Greater Geelong council area, which recorded 18,882 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 18,882 total. Figures are for the whole Greater Geelong council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in South Geelong
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in South Geelong
South Geelong is mostly industrial. The most common zones:
Industrial / employment — factories, warehouses and trade uses; not intended for homes.
Zone: INDUSTRIAL 1 ZONE
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 5
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: RESIDENTIAL GROWTH ZONE - SCHEDULE 4
School catchments in South Geelong
South Geelong can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in South Geelong
At the 2021 Census, 15% of South Geelong’s 1,014 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near South Geelong
Greater Geelong council approved 3,150 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Greater Geelong council area (not just South Geelong). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 8 Raptor Place, South Geelong VIC 3220
- 9 Factories Road, South Geelong VIC 3220
- 2/19-21 Dalton Street, South Geelong VIC 3220
- 8 Bowen Way, South Geelong VIC 3220
- 30 Park Crescent, South Geelong VIC 3220
- 2C Victoria Street, South Geelong VIC 3220
- 4 Wood Street, South Geelong VIC 3220
- 6/13-15 Crown Street, South Geelong VIC 3220
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.