Waurn Ponds

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House Median
This Suburb $780,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
No data available
Safety Index
Crime Rate 4,379
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 3.2%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 0
Nearby Top Schools 0
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station No

Waurn Ponds Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$780K
House Growth
+65% 2014-2024
Unit Price
No data
Unit Growth
No data
3BR House
$485/week
2BR House
$430/week
3BR Unit
$500/week
2BR Unit
$430/week

Waurn Ponds Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Very Safe
Crime Rate 4,379 per 100,000 Below VIC average (6,810)
217
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 35 16.1%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 150 69.1%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 5 2.3%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 11 5.1%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 15 6.9%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 1 0.5%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Waurn Ponds Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

4,956
Total Population
284
People/km² Density
3.2%
Chinese Population
Near Average

Main Ethnicities

1
English
1,888 people
38.1%
2
Aust
1,882 people
38.0%
3
Scottish
571 people
11.5%
4
Irish
557 people
11.2%
5
German
209 people
4.2%

Transport

83.3 km
Distance to CBD
63 mins
Drive to CBD
105 mins
Transit to CBD
No Station
Bus/drive required

Waurn Ponds Schools

VCE data: © VCAA (2025)

No VCE school data available for this suburb

Suburbs Near WAURN PONDS

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 0 nearby suburbs

No nearby suburb data available

📍 About Waurn Ponds

WAURN PONDS is located in Greater Geelong. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 4,956 residents, with a population density of 284 people/km².

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price sits at $0.8M, representing a substantial 65% increase over the past 10 years.

Education: There are no secondary schools located within this area.

Safety: The Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) reports a crime rate of 4379 per 100,000, which is 0.64x the Victorian average of 6810, indicating this is a very safe area.

Demographics: Chinese residents make up 3.20% of the population (approximately 158 people), representing a smaller Chinese community within the suburb.

Transport: The suburb is positioned approximately 83.3km from the CBD, with a typical driving time of 63 minutes by car. There is no train station servicing the area.