Suburb Property Profile: Charlemont, VIC 3217

Located approximately 8km south of Geelong's CBD, Charlemont sits within the City of Greater Geelong, forming part of the broader Armstrong Creek growth corridor. Gazetted in February 2012 from land previously part of Grovedale and Marshall, the suburb carries a distinctive quirk courtesy of its Charlemont Rise estate, where several streets take their names from Game of Thrones characters and locations. Buyers are drawn here for affordable new builds, family-friendly design and easy access to both Geelong and the Surf Coast. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.

Location Demographics

The population of Charlemont sits at 2,612 according to the 2021 Census, a striking jump from just 364 in 2016 — reflecting its status as one of Geelong's most active greenfield developments. The median age is 29, making it one of Victoria's youngest new communities.

Travel & Infrastructure

Charlemont doesn't have its own train station, but sits close to both Marshall and Waurn Ponds stations on the Warrnambool line, connecting locals to Geelong and Melbourne. The suburb also has convenient access to the Geelong Ring Road, putting both Geelong's CBD and the Surf Coast within easy reach by car.

Shopping

Local retail is developing quickly. The Charlemont Rise Shopping Centre is anchored by Woolworths, alongside the Warralily Village Shops, which add Target and more than 20 specialty stores including medical and dental services. For bigger shopping trips, Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre — with around 140 stores including Coles, Kmart, Target and Reading Cinemas — is a short drive away.

Schools & Recreation

Families have a genuine choice of schools in and around Charlemont, including Armstrong Creek School, Grovedale Primary, Geelong Lutheran College, St Catherine of Siena and Nazareth Catholic Primary, with Horseshoe Bend Primary School and Yirrama Primary School also opening to serve the growing population. For secondary and tertiary options, Oberon High, Iona College and Deakin University's Waurn Ponds campus are all within a short drive.

Local Amenities

The Warralily and Charlemont Rise estates have built in parks, walking and cycling tracks and community spaces designed to bring neighbours together, while Armstrong Creek itself runs through the suburb's south as part of a protected environmental corridor supporting native flora and fauna. The award-winning Mirambeena Park adds an all-abilities playground with water and sand play and a popular shipwreck-themed play area, and the wider region's beaches at Torquay and Barwon Heads are just a short drive away.

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