227,294
Higher than 91% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
Estimated resident population (ABS), 2025.
Geelong · Sub-region (SA3)
Economy & Advantage in Geelong
How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.
One of the largest populations in its category, Geelong has seen significant growth in recent years. The area is expanding faster than most other similar regions, reflecting its growing appeal as a major regional hub.
Population growth
Annual population estimates and change since the census.
The population has grown by 7.2% since 2021, a rate higher than most areas. This increase is about the same as the 8.0% growth seen across Victoria.
7.2%
Higher than 65% of sub-region (sa3) areas.
Population growth since the 2021 Census, from ABS annual estimates.
Sources
- Regional Population (Estimated Resident Population) — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2024 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Geelong [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/20302/geelong/topic/economy-advantage