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Living in Geelong

Geelong had 22,568 residents in August 2021 and is a city in Australia. Median personal income was A$705 per week in August 2021. The city covered 1,329 km² in 2016. Population density was 217.9 people per km² in 2021.

Which Australia-wide rules apply when you move to Geelong?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in AustraliaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Geelong.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median rent was A$290 per week, and median monthly mortgage repayment was A$1,517 in August 2021.

What recurs every month6 published recurring costs, € per month
Geelong recurring monthly costs, € per month€1269Private kindergarten€120Utilities, 85 m² flat€51Transport pass€46Internet, 60 Mbps€40Fitness club€22Mobile plan, 10 GB€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly40.11 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited45.72 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,269 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant10.27 EUR31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB22.37 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Cost of Living in Geelong. Jun 2026. Prices in Geelong7Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass51.35 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home119.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Dwellings9,760 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings8,772 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Median Weekly Rent Aud290 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official

Work and income

Median household income was A$1,347 per week in August 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in Geelong?

The unemployment rate is 3.6 % (August 2021). Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics2

Unemployment across cities in AustraliaUnemployment in Geelong is 3.6%. Of 100 cities with data, 29 have unemployment of 4 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Australia per band4 cities: 1% to under 2%41–29 cities: 2% to under 3%92–323 cities: 3% to under 4%233–4Geelong 3.6%29 cities: 4% to under 5%294–518 cities: 5% to under 6%185–69 cities: 6% to under 7%96–73 cities: 7% to under 8%37–82 cities: 8% to under 9%28–91 city: 9% to under 10%19–102 cities: 13% to under 14%213–14

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment Full Time Count5,625 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Employment rate54.2 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Median Household Income Aud Week1,347 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Median Personal Income Aud Week705 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,599 EUR/month31 Dec 2021www.abs.gov.au6Official
Unemployment rate3.6 %country median 4.4%31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Geelong. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Geelong. Sources checked through 11 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Language Other Than English At Home Share Percent4.06 %10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official

Language courses and integration in Geelong

1 exact course-location record is linked to this city. Check the linked source for dates, availability and enrolment.

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Exact city-linked record checked 2026-08-10. Provider-supplied records are supplemental and are not presented as official accreditation.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Geelong?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 4.98 µg/m³ · apps.epa.vic.gov.au1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Geelong annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in AustraliaAnnual PM2.5 in Geelong is 5.0 µg/m³. Of 25 cities with data, 7 have annual PM2.5 of 5 to under 6 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Australia per band4 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³44–5Geelong 5.07 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³75–66 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³66–74 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³47–82 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³28–92 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³29–10

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.98 µg/m³31 Dec 2024apps.epa.vic.gov.au1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context

Cities of a similar size in Australia

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Australia cities
Hervey Bay22,424 residentsHorsham22,200 residentsMoe - Newborough21,997 residentsArmidale23,967 residentsWhyalla21,154 residentsGoulburn21,087 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Geelong?

The published population was 22,568 people in August 2021. Source: 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area1,329 km²1 Jul 2016Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA.4Official
Foreign-resident share14.7 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics2Official
Foreign residents49,762 people10 Aug 2021Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.3Official
Population density217.9 people/km²30 Jun 2021Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation.5Official
Population Female11,712 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Population Male10,860 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Population22,568 people10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Population over time25 published observations, 2001–2025
Population in Geelong by year, residents15,99218,64221,29123,94120012005201120152021202523,393residents

Population rose 41.4% between 2001 and 2025, from 16,540 to 23,393.

International community in Geelong

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G09 PERSONS total across age groups and sex · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total22,568100.0%
Australia19,24685.3%
Country of birth not stated1,4746.5%
England4482.0%
New Zealand2140.9%
Philippines1600.7%
India1310.6%
Born elsewhere(d)1230.5%
Scotland740.3%
Sri Lanka730.3%
Netherlands550.2%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Italy510.2%
Germany450.2%
South Africa420.2%
Ireland390.2%
Vietnam330.1%
Nepal300.1%
Malaysia290.1%
China (excludes SARs and Taiwan)(c)280.1%
United States of America240.1%
Canada180.1%
France170.1%
Egypt160.1%
Hong Kong (SAR of China)(c)130.1%
Malta130.1%
Thailand130.1%
Greece120.1%
Wales120.1%
Taiwan110.0%
Bangladesh100.0%
Korea, Republic of (South)100.0%
Singapore100.0%
Iran90.0%
Japan90.0%
Pakistan90.0%
Zimbabwe80.0%
Indonesia70.0%
Fiji50.0%
North Macedonia50.0%
Papua New Guinea50.0%
Poland50.0%
Chile40.0%
Croatia40.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina30.0%
Cambodia30.0%
Turkey30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source3

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons22,568100.0%
Australia19,24685.3%
Elsewhere (excludes country of birth not stated)1,8518.2%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source3

Citizenship

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons22,568100.0%
Australian citizen20,39590.4%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source3

Is Geelong a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–59%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–63%
Student42%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 34–50%
Family50%strong on family, weak on safety · range 41–59%
Retirement54%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 41–67%
Foreign residents49,762 people10 Aug 2021Official source · Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.
Population22,568 people10 Aug 2021Official source · 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia
Dwellings9,760 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Employment rate54.2 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)1,599 EUR/month31 Dec 2021Official source · www.abs.gov.au
Unemployment rate3.6 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad8.2 %10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Households8,772 households31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Labour force participation rate56.2 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Median age46 years10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Median Monthly Mortgage Repayment Aud1,517 AUD/month10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Geelong when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Geelong?

The published population was 22,568 people in August 2021. Source: 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia.

Is the air quality good in Geelong?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5 µg/m³ (2024) — within the WHO 2021 guideline. Source: apps.epa.vic.gov.au.

What is the unemployment rate in Geelong?

The unemployment rate is 3.6 % (August 2021). Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics.

What is the typical salary around Geelong?

The median gross salary is 1,599 EUR/month. Source: www.abs.gov.au.

How many foreign residents live in Geelong?

49,762 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality..

How much is public transport in Geelong?

A monthly transport pass is 51.35 EUR/month. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v2.

Is Geelong a good place to live?

Geelong may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Afghanistan live in Geelong?

The official country of birth distribution records 0 people (0.0%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Geelong, Australia: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/au/geelong/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Geelong, Australia: rent, salary, jobs},
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Sources

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  1. apps.epa.vic.gov.au apps.epa.vic.gov.au · checked 2026-08-26
  2. Australian Bureau of Statistics abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-03
  3. Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-08-10
  4. Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA. geo.abs.gov.au · checked 2016-07-01
  5. Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-06-30
  6. www.abs.gov.au abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-27
  7. Cost of Living in Geelong. Jun 2026. Prices in Geelong numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-27
  8. Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v2 Global Cost of Living · kaggle.com · checked 2026-07-27

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