Breakwater
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Breakwater, VIC 3219.
About Breakwater
Welcome to Breakwater
Market snapshot
Breakwater property market
Median sale price
$575k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$455
per week
Gross rental yield
4.1%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$468k
Median
$575k
Premium
$685k
Days on market
20
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
33
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +0.1% / yr over 4 yrs
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Breakwater by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Breakwater, VIC 3219.
Population
1,060
residents (2021)
Median age
40
years
Household income
$1,077
median, per week
Median rent
$300
per week
Median mortgage
$1,213
per month
Mortgage / income
26%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Breakwater
$600k
11 Fellmongers Road
Sold ~July 2026
$545k
27 Tucker Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Breakwater suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Breakwater?
The median house price in Breakwater, VIC is $575k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 12.2%.
How much is rent in Breakwater?
The median weekly rent in Breakwater is around $455 per week.
Is Breakwater a good place to live?
Breakwater is a residential and industrial suburb of Geelong, Victoria, Australia, located on the Barwon River, 4 km south-south-east of the Geelong central business district. Breakwater is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 1,060.
What is the population of Breakwater?
Breakwater has a population of 1,060 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 40.
How long do homes take to sell in Breakwater?
Properties in Breakwater take around 20 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Breakwater?
Entry-level properties in Breakwater start around $468k, while premium homes reach $685k.
What suburbs are near Breakwater?
Suburbs near Breakwater include Thomson, East Geelong, Newcomb, Whittington and South Geelong.
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