Breamlea sits 92 km from Melbourne CBD in Victoria, around 1 hour 25 minutes by car. Census data records 151 residents with a median age of 56 and a median household income of $80,184 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the top 20% nationally. The suburb fell 6.8% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $389 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,667. Breamlea is characterised by high flood risk and high crime risk. Walkability is low.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataThe median house sale price in Breamlea sits at $1.41 million, broadly flat year-on-year. That said, only eight sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
$1,412,500
Based on only 8 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 6 sales $1.23M
Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 202575 Severely unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 40% of its income on the median rent in postcode 3227.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Short-Stay Rentals
6 active Airbnb listings: 6 whole homes and 0 rooms. Whole homes are about 5.6% of the suburb's homes.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Is Breamlea safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Breamlea sits in the moderate band, with 8 incidents recorded in 2026.
8 offences
no change since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20256 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1988–2025Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 482 m
- Rate
- -0.21 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -10.7 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
Walkability
Breamlea is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Breamlea.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 100
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Greater Geelong: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Breamlea is home to 151 residents, with a median age of 56 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $80,000 a year, with unemployment at 6.7%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
151
Median Age
56
Median Household Income
$80,184/yr
Census Median Rent
$389/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,667/mo
Avg Household Size
2.2
Median Personal Income
$40,196/yr
Unemployment Rate
6.7%
Unoccupied Dwellings
65.2%
Total Dwellings
66
Owner-Occupier Rate
69.8%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
25.2%
Mortgage Stress
24.9%
Work From Home
31.6%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 81.5%
- English Spoken at Home
- 99.3%
- Employment Rate
- 55.3%
- Completed Year 12
- 59.6%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,802 a year through Greater Geelong based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Parks and recreation 52%
- Environmental 41%
- Residential 5%
- Infrastructure and transport 1%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Greater Geelong
In the year to August 2026, 3,468 new dwellings were approved across Greater Geelong. That mix is 2,749 houses and 719 units. Approvals are up 55.5% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2009).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Air Quality
CLEANPM2.5 averaged 5 µg/m³ in 2025 — below the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³).
PM10 averaged 20.5 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 3 · ozone 0.
From the Geelong South monitoring station, 13.5 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Point Wilson, 25.6 kmwarm summers — mild winters.
- Elevation
- 3 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 485 m
- 572 m to a named beach
- Annual rainfall
- —
- Summer max (Jan)
- 22.8°C
- 3 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 7.8°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
2 facilities within 5 km- 2.8 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Total Nitrogen · Total Phosphorus · Fluoride compounds
- 2.9 kmWaste Remediation and Materials Recovery ServicesTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤2.5 µm (PM2.5)
EV adoption
In postcode 3227, 109 of 4,657 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.6% (122 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 5.0%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3227, 1,236 rooftop-solar systems totalling 7.9 MW have been installed since 2001, against 2,632 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 80 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
0 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3227 in 2025-26. The most was 51, in 2012-13.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
Land transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with State Revenue Office Victoria
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with State Revenue Office Victoria.
At $1,412,500 this is $662,500 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with State Revenue Office Victoria.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Libby Coker Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Libby Coker | 58.0% | 42.0% | +0.2 |
| 2022 | Libby Coker | 57.6% | 42.4% | -6.5 |
| 2019 | Libby Coker | 51.1% | 48.9% | -1.0 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Darren Cheeseman Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Darren Cheeseman ALP | 59.8% | 59.8% | 40.2% |
| 2018 | Darren Cheeseman ALP | 54.6% | 54.6% | 45.4% |
| 2014 | Andrew Katos LP | 52.9% | 47.1% | 52.9% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
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Common questions about Breamlea
Is Breamlea a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Breamlea is moderate (65/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Breamlea?
Breamlea has no recorded bushfire history. Flood overlays cover a high share of it (96/100). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Breamlea?
Breamlea, VIC had a population of 151 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Breamlea, VIC?
The postcode for Breamlea, VIC is 3227.
How far is Breamlea from Melbourne?
Breamlea is 92 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 87 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Breamlea?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Breamlea was $80,184 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Breamlea?
There are too few current rental listings in Breamlea for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $389, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Breamlea?
The median age of residents in Breamlea was 56 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the air quality in Breamlea?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Breamlea (Geelong South) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 5.0 µg/m³ and PM10 of 20.5 µg/m³. That puts Breamlea below the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Breamlea?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Breamlea, Point Wilson (25.6 km away), summer days average 22.8°C, winter nights 7.8°C, and 3 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Breamlea?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Breamlea belong to?
Breamlea sits within the Greater Geelong local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Breamlea?
The average residential rates bill through Greater Geelong is $1,802 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Breamlea?
Across Greater Geelong, 3,468 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 55.5% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Breamlea in?
Breamlea sits within the federal Division of Corangamite, currently held by Libby Coker (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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