Waurn Ponds
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Waurn Ponds is a growing suburb on the western edge of Geelong, Victoria, blending family-friendly living with direct access to shopping, education, and nature. Known primarily for Deakin University and Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre, it offers a relaxed lifestyle and excellent transport options.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
4,956
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-38.22°, 144.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,360
Local Cost
$1,490
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
88
English
100
Temperature
14.4°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
9.5°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
-0.1°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
598 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
AVV
Distance
26 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 77/100.