Mount Duneed
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Mount Duneed, VIC 3217.
About Mount Duneed
Welcome to Mount Duneed
Mount Duneed sits on the southern growth edge of Geelong, roughly a 15-minute drive from the city centre and within easy reach of the Surf Coast beyond. Once a quiet rural locality on the way to Torquay, it has become one of the region's most active growth corridors, absorbed into the broader Armstrong Creek growth area alongside Warralily and Ponds.
With a young, family-heavy population and a median age of just 32, Mount Duneed suits first home buyers, growing families and anyone wanting new housing stock within commuting distance of both Geelong and the coast. The suburb still carries a semi-rural fringe feel in parts, but its core is increasingly defined by master-planned estates, new schools and community infrastructure catching up with the population influx.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock in Mount Duneed is overwhelmingly new. Current listings are dominated by houses (78%), with land (22%) reflecting the suburb's ongoing estate development, and only a small sliver of townhouses. Expect double-storey brick veneer and rendered facades on standard suburban blocks, along with vacant lots still being released for those who want to build from scratch.
Because so much of the suburb has developed in the last decade or so, there's little of the older character housing found in more established parts of Geelong. What buyers get instead is contemporary, energy-efficient design, wider streets and estate landscaping, particularly in and around the Warralily and Armstrong Creek precincts that blend into Mount Duneed's boundaries.
The property market
Mount Duneed's median house price currently sits at $745,000, having recorded modest recent growth of 2.1%. That's a comparatively steady result, suggesting a market that has found a level after the rapid price rises seen across Geelong's growth corridor in prior years. Median rent of $575 a week points to solid rental demand, likely driven by the suburb's younger demographic and steady flow of new residents.
With land still making up almost a quarter of current listings, buyers have a genuine choice between established (if still relatively new) homes and the option to build. This mix tends to keep price growth measured, since new supply continues to enter the market, but it also gives Mount Duneed a lower barrier to entry compared with more built-out Geelong suburbs.
Getting around
Mount Duneed benefits from its position just off the Surf Coast Highway and Barwon Heads Road corridor, giving quick access to the Princes Highway/Geelong Ring Road for trips into central Geelong or up towards Melbourne. Waurn Ponds, home to Deakin University's Waurn Ponds campus and the South West TAFE, plus Waurn Ponds train station on the Geelong line, is a short drive away and offers a direct rail link to Geelong and Melbourne for those who need to commute.
Within the area, buses connect the Armstrong Creek growth corridor to Geelong, though most residents rely on cars given the still-developing nature of local infrastructure. Torquay and the Surf Coast beaches are within easy reach, making Mount Duneed a practical base for those who want proximity to both city services and the coast.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Mount Duneed Regional Primary School and Mirripoa Primary School both serving the area. The concentration of young families is reflected in the suburb's median age of 32, and ongoing residential development has generally gone hand in hand with new education and community facilities being added across the wider Armstrong Creek area.
Secondary options and additional services are available nearby in Waurn Ponds and greater Geelong, making Mount Duneed a practical choice for parents who want new-build housing without moving far from established schooling and health precincts.
Parks & recreation
Open space is a feature of the newer estates around Mount Duneed, with parks, walking trails and playgrounds built into the Warralily and Armstrong Creek masterplans. The Armstrong Creek waterway itself provides a green corridor through the growth area, popular for walking and cycling.
For bigger outdoor pursuits, residents are close to the Barwon River parklands near Waurn Ponds and the beaches and surf breaks of Torquay and the Surf Coast, both a short drive from home. This combination of local green space and easy coastal access is one of the suburb's more understated drawcards.
Market snapshot
Mount Duneed property market
Median sale price
$745k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$575
per week
Gross rental yield
4.0%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$625k
Median
$745k
Premium
$1.08m
Days on market
39
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
217
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth -1.9% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Mount Duneed by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Mount Duneed, VIC 3217.
Population
6,182
residents (2021)
Median age
32
years
Household income
$2,274
median, per week
Median rent
$446
per week
Median mortgage
$1,983
per month
Mortgage / income
20%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Mount Duneed
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Mount Duneed
$780k
14 Silver Oak Way
Sold ~July 2026
$890k
33 Vernal Circuit
Sold ~July 2026
$545k
3593 Bloom Street
Sold ~July 2026
$740k
21 Stream Street
Sold ~July 2026
$685k
200 Boundary Road
Sold ~July 2026
$775k
37 Cornflower Way
Sold ~July 2026
$600k
10 Ilinden Street
Sold ~July 2026
$790k
11 Momentum Drive
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
Mount Duneed suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Mount Duneed?
The median house price in Mount Duneed, VIC is $745k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 2.1%.
How much is rent in Mount Duneed?
The median weekly rent in Mount Duneed is around $575 per week.
Is Mount Duneed a good place to live?
Mount Duneed is a suburb of Geelong, Victoria, Australia. Mount Duneed is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 6,182 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Mount Duneed?
Mount Duneed has a population of 6,182 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 32.
What schools are in Mount Duneed?
There are 2 schools in or near Mount Duneed, including Mirripoa Primary School and Mount Duneed Regional Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Mount Duneed?
Properties in Mount Duneed take around 39 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Mount Duneed?
Entry-level properties in Mount Duneed start around $625k, while premium homes reach $1.08m.
What suburbs are near Mount Duneed?
Suburbs near Mount Duneed include Armstrong Creek, Duneed, Ponds, Waurn Ponds and Warralily Armstrong Creek.
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