Geelong · Urban Area
Total population
289,6302021▲ +67.0%
Geelong has a population of 289,630 — well above average, more than three times the typical urban area's 28,816. It ranks 15th of 111 urban areas nationally.
Among its neighbours it's larger than Ballarat, Bendigo and Warragul - Drouin, but smaller than Not in any Significant Urban Area (Vic.) and Melbourne.
The population has grown 67% since 2011, adding 116k people, faster than the 18% nationally.
Trend across censuses
Where Geelong sits
All urban area areas, 2021. The marker is Geelong — higher than 86% of areas.
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