Average rent in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights, VIC — 2026

Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights sits close to the Victoria median, with renters typically paying $335/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $363/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 63% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 35% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (77%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 37 and a population of around 21,200. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 16% of residents were born overseas. 68km from Melbourne, Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.