North Shore VIC 3214
North Shore is a suburb in Victoria, 68 km from Melbourne CBD, around 56 minutes by car. Population is 325; the median age is 45 and the median household income is $69,004 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the lower-middle tier nationally. Population fell 9.0% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $310 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,567. The area shows high crime risk and high coastal erosion risk. Walkability is moderate.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataNorth Shore's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $703,000, about 6% above where it sat a year earlier.
$702,600
25% above its 3 neighbours (median $560,000)
Based on 24 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 68 days — median across 3 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 11 sales $670K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in North Shore are currently listed at around $804,000 on average. Based on 4 houses listed in the past six months.
$804K
4 houses listed in the last 6 months.
4 of the suburb's 157 dwellings (2.5%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in North Shore rent for around $460 a week on average, based on 3 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$460/wk
3 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
5 rentals advertised against an estimated 71 rented homes (7.0%) in the last 6 months.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025117 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 26% of its income on the median rent in postcode 3214.
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.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$460/week ($24,000 a year) on a $804,000 median
Based on a small sample (3 listings) — indicative only.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Short-Stay Rentals
5 active Airbnb listings: 5 whole homes and 0 rooms. Whole homes are about 2.7% 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 North Shore safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in North Shore sits in the high band, with 94 incidents recorded in 2026 — up about 4% on the prior year.
94 offences
4.4% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–202519 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
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
1989–2025Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 655 m
- Rate
- -0.09 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -6.8 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
Universities nearby
- 6.2 kmDeakin University, Geelong Waterfront CampusDeakin University · 55 courses
- 6.2 kmDeakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds CampusDeakin University · 93 courses
1.2% of residents here are full-time university students aged 15–24.
Distance is measured to the suburb centre. A campus nearby does not by itself mean a student rental market — most suburbs within a few kilometres of one have a student share close to the national norm, and the figure above is what tells them apart.
Walkability
North Shore is car-dependent on foot — at 46/100, most errands require a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside North Shore.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 28.0 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 24.1 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 17.6 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 21.3 hours
- Direct to CBD (peak)
- 19 min wait
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in North Shore.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 67%
- Premises covered
- 430
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
North Shore is home to 325 residents, with a median age of 45, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $69,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.1%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
325
Median Age
45
Median Household Income
$69,004/yr
Census Median Rent
$310/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,567/mo
Avg Household Size
1.9
Median Personal Income
$42,120/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Unoccupied Dwellings
14.0%
Total Dwellings
157
Owner-Occupier Rate
54.8%
Houses
83.4%
Rental Stress
23.4%
Mortgage Stress
27.3%
Work From Home
18.6%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 77.2%
- English Spoken at Home
- 88.3%
- Employment Rate
- 57.5%
- Completed Year 12
- 41.8%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
7 residents (2.2%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
2% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (3 of 163).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 1,071 people work here; 163 employed residents live here.
A jobs hub: 6.6 jobs for every working resident. At least 85% of the people who work here must live elsewhere.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
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
- Industrial 54%
- Commercial 25%
- Infrastructure and transport 10%
- Residential 8%
- Parks and recreation 3%
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, 8.7 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Avalon Airport, 11.8 kmDry climate — hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 18 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 659 m
- 3.7 km to a named beach
- Annual rainfall
- 454 mm
- 74 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 26.1°C
- 11 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 5.5°C
- 6 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
18 facilities within 5 km- 0.3 kmFertiliser ManufacturingTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Fluoride compounds · Sulfur dioxide
- 0.5 kmMetal Coating and FinishingTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
- 0.6 kmCement and Lime ManufacturingTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
- 1.0 km
- 1.4 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Carbon monoxide
EV adoption
In postcode 3214, 44 of 17,273 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.3% (389 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.5%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3214, 2,985 rooftop-solar systems totalling 15.5 MW have been installed since 2001, against 10,049 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 139 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.
1 first-home grant was paid in postcode 3214 in 2025-26, rank 213 of 298 Victorian postcodes. The most was 283, in 2001-02.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
5 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 3214.
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 $702,600 this is under 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 Richard Marles Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Richard Marles | 63.2% | 36.8% | +0.7 |
| 2022 | Richard Marles | 62.8% | 37.2% | -2.5 |
| 2019 | Richard Marles | 60.3% | 39.7% | -2.1 |
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 Ella George Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ella George ALP | 50.3% | 66.2% | 33.9% |
| 2018 | John Eren ALP | 57.9% | 69.1% | 30.9% |
| 2014 | John Eren ALP | 55.9% | 67.1% | 32.9% |
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 North Shore
Is North Shore a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in North Shore is high (97/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect North Shore?
North Shore has no recorded bushfire history. Flood overlays cover a low share of it (28/100). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of North Shore?
North Shore, VIC had a population of 325 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for North Shore, VIC?
The postcode for North Shore, VIC is 3214.
How far is North Shore from Melbourne?
North Shore is 68 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 56 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in North Shore?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in North Shore was $69,004 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 North Shore?
The median advertised rent in North Shore is $460 a week for houses (3 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in North Shore?
The median age of residents in North Shore was 45 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is North Shore walkable?
North Shore scores 46/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in North Shore?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to North Shore (Geelong South) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 5.0 µg/m³ and PM10 of 20.5 µg/m³. That puts North Shore below the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in North Shore?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to North Shore, Avalon Airport (11.8 km away), summer days average 26.1°C, winter nights 5.5°C, 454 mm of rain a year over 74 rainy days, and 11 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in North Shore?
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 North Shore belong to?
North Shore 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 North Shore?
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 North Shore?
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 North Shore in?
North Shore sits within the federal Division of Corio, currently held by Richard Marles (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- 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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