Fyansford
At 1,206 residents spread across 24.84 square kilometres, Fyansford sits at the outer edge of the Geelong growth corridor with a density of just 48.6 people per km2. Household income lands in the 94.1st percentile nationally, well above the state average, yet the suburb remains relatively compact and owner-occupier dominated, with 88% separate houses and 57.5% of dwellings under mortgage. The median age of 34 is 6 years below the national figure, reflecting a young family base that chose larger homes over inner-city convenience. University qualifications at 41.1% run 11 points above the national average, while overseas-born residents at 10.4% sit 11.2 points below it.
Local council: Greater Geelong
Population
1,206
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,627/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
3
Median House
$895K
October to December 2025
Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.1%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Separate houses dominate at 88% of stock, and 61.2% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms, making this a suburb suited to families seeking space rather than first-home buyers chasing affordability. Only 2.8% of dwellings are semi-detached, so the housing mix is almost entirely standalone.
For Buyers
Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.1%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Separate houses dominate at 88% of stock, and 61.2% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms, making this a suburb suited to families seeking space rather than first-home buyers chasing affordability. Only 2.8% of dwellings are semi-detached, so the housing mix is almost entirely standalone.
For Investors
Fyansford's rental market is small but stable. Only 16.9% of residents rent, lower than most comparable VIC suburbs, and the weekly median rent sits at $485. With a 4.0% vacancy rate, the pool is tighter than inner-city markets, reflecting a largely owner-occupier character rather than a tenant-driven one. Development activity is minimal, with just 3 planning permit applications lodged in the past 12 months, compared to far higher volumes in nearby growth areas, indicating limited new supply pressure. The 60.1% resident stability rate (pct who stayed) shows low churn, which supports long-term tenancy continuity.
Development Activity
Total DAs
7
Last 12 Months
3
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+200.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Fyansford skews young relative to both state and national benchmarks. The median age of 34 is 6 years below the national figure, consistent with a family formation suburb rather than an established retiree pocket. Ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (479), Irish (162) and Scottish (127), with overseas-born residents at just 10.4%, which is 11.2 percentage points below the national average. University qualifications reach 41.1%, running 11 points above national, which aligns with the professional and managerial occupations dominating the local workforce. Average household size is 2.8, slightly above the national figure of 2.5, and couples with children account for 589 of 1,028 total families, the clearest signal of the suburb's demographic centre of gravity.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
88.0%
Houses
2.8%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Ownership splits between outright owners at 25.7% and mortgage holders at 57.5%, with renters at just 16.9%, a ratio typical of newer outer-suburban estates rather than established inner-ring suburbs. Four-or-more bedroom dwellings make up 61.2% of stock, and three-bedroom homes add another 24.9%, confirming the family-scale housing profile. Mortgage-to-income at 19.1% and rent-to-income at 18.5% both sit comfortably below stress levels, giving residents reasonable financial headroom despite the above-median house price.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$485
Census 2021
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$1,169
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.0%
Unoccupied
18
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.1%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
60.7%
Couples with children
33.2%
Couples, no children
5.8%
Single parent
328
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest employer sector at 19.1% (97 workers), followed by Education at 15.5% (79 workers) and Construction at 13.2% (67 workers). Public Administration and Professional/Tech round out the top five at 7.3% and 7.1% respectively. By occupation, Professionals (196) and Managers (108) together lead the workforce, consistent with the 41.1% university qualification rate that sits 11 points above national. The full-time employment rate is 64.8% and the unemployment rate is just 3.5%, below most comparable VIC suburbs. Participation at 72.4% is healthy. Weekly personal income averages $1,169 and family weekly income reaches $2,968, placing household income in the 94.1st percentile nationally, a strong economic foundation for an outer-suburban community of this scale.
Unemployment
3.2%
Labour Force
715
Unemployed
23
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.0%
Part-time
32.5%
Participation
78.1%
Employed
692
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
41.1%
Postgraduate
8.8%
Born Overseas
10.4%
Dwellings
424
Transport to Work
Car dependency is near-total at 93.3% of commuters driving, with public transport at just 0.9%, lower than virtually any inner-VIC suburb. Walking and cycling account for 1.6% of trips. The crime rate of 115.3 incidents per 1,000 residents is elevated, with property and deception offences (69 incidents) being the largest category, followed by justice procedures offences (45 incidents). No schools are recorded inside the Fyansford boundary, so families rely on institutions in adjacent suburbs. Volunteering is active at 15.1% of residents. Housing stress is absent: mortgage-to-income at 19.1% and rent-to-income at 18.5% both sit well below the 30% stress threshold, reinforcing the financial ease of the 94.1st-percentile income base.
Drive
68.4%
Public Transport
0.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.2%
Work from Home
26.7%
Growth Outlook
Resident turnover stands at 39.9%, meaning roughly 40% of the population has moved within the census period, higher than many established suburbs, suggesting the area is still in an active settlement phase rather than a stable plateau. With only 3 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, new supply is constrained compared to the broader Geelong growth corridor. Low density at 48.6 people per km2 across 24.84 km2 leaves significant room for infill and future subdivision activity.
Population trend: Greater Geelong council area
Fyansford sits in the Greater Geelong council area. These are the council area's residents, not Fyansford's.
Residents 2025
295,052
Growth, 5 yr average
+2.1%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+2.2%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
139
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
115.3
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Fyansford compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fyansford a good suburb to live in?
Fyansford offers a high-income, low-density lifestyle with household income in the 94.1st percentile nationally and 88% separate houses. The median age of 34 is 6 years below the national average, reflecting a young family base. The main trade-offs are near-total car dependence (93.3% drive), no recorded schools inside the boundary, and a crime rate of 115.3 per 1,000 that is above typical outer suburban levels.
What schools are in Fyansford?
No schools are recorded inside the Fyansford suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring Geelong-area suburbs. The local population is well educated, with 41.1% holding university qualifications, which is 11 percentage points above the national average.
Is Fyansford safe?
Fyansford recorded 139 crimes in the reference period, a rate of 115.3 per 1,000 residents, which is elevated compared to many outer VIC suburbs. Property and deception offences account for the largest share at 69 incidents, followed by justice procedures offences at 45. Crimes against the person are lower at 10 incidents.
Is Fyansford good for property investment?
Vacancy at 4.0% is manageable and the renter share of 16.9% is lower than average, so investor competition is limited but so is tenant demand depth.
How is Fyansford's population changing?
Fyansford has a population of 1,206 with a resident turnover rate of 39.9%, meaning the suburb is still in an active settlement phase with significant household movement. The young median age of 34, which is 6 years below the national figure, and a high proportion of couples with children (589 of 1,028 families) suggest continued demand from family formation households.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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