Ceres, VIC
In 2024, police recorded 12 offences in Ceres, or 45.1 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.7× the VIC rate.
Ceres has about 266 residents. Below 300, a few incidents swing the per-person rate wildly, so we show counts but don't rank it.
By crime type, 2024
Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.
Property & deception
45.1 / 1,000
VIC 35.8
· National 39.9
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| Group | Offence type | Count | Per 1,000 | VIC per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property & deception | Theft | 9 | 33.83 | 21.75 |
| Property & deception | Burglary/Break and enter | 2 | 7.52 | 4.82 |
| Property & deception | Deception | 1 | 3.76 | 3.72 |
Trend
Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.
Vs state & national
per 1,000 residentsNearby suburbs
- Barrabool0.0 km not ranked compare
- Gnarwarre0.0 km not ranked compare
- Moolap0.1 km 86 compare
- Breakwater3.5 km 93 compare
- East Geelong3.5 km 67 compare
- Newcomb3.5 km 91 compare
- St Albans Park3.5 km 15 compare
- Whittington3.5 km 88 compare
Housing, rent and growth
Housing & rent
ABS Census 2021Median rent is 8% of median household income. Below the 30% stress benchmark
| Measure | Value | vs other VIC suburbs |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $250/week | higher than 46% |
| Median household income | $3,125/week | higher than 99% |
| Rent as a share of income | 8% | higher than 8% |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,733/month | higher than 64% |
| Homes that are rented | 3% | higher than 14% |
| Owned outright | 53% | higher than 76% |
| Social housing | 0% | higher than 35% |
| Average household size | 3.1 people | higher than 94% |
2021 Census figures: rents and incomes have risen since, so compare suburbs rather than reading today's prices. The rent share uses the median rent and the median income of all households (owners included), so it is a guide, not the share any one renter pays. The 30% benchmark is a common convention.
Growth & new homes
ABS Regional Population · Building Approvals| Measure | Value | vs other VIC areas |
|---|---|---|
| Population growth, 5 years 2020–2025 | -1.9% | higher than 15% |
| Population growth, last year 2024–2025 | +0.3% | higher than 26% |
| New homes approved, 12 months 12 months to Aug 2026 | 24 | higher than 30% |
| New homes approved per 1,000 residents 12 months to Aug 2026 | 1.6 | higher than 20% |
ABS publishes these for larger areas: figures are for “Newcomb - Moolap”, which contains this suburb. Approvals are dwellings approved, not yet built. Growth and new supply are change indicators, not a price forecast.
Common questions about Ceres
What is the crime rate in Ceres?
In 2024, 12 offences were recorded in Ceres, or 45.1 per 1,000 residents. That is 0.7× the VIC rate of 64.3.
Where does this data come from?
Official recorded-crime statistics published by state police and crime statistics agencies, divided by 2021 Census or ABS population estimates. See the methodology page for details.
Data notes
- Population is estimated (medium confidence) from the ABS 2021 Census.
- Recorded crime counts offences reported to or detected by police where they occurred. That includes offences against visitors and businesses, so busy centres score higher than their resident risk.
- States classify offences differently, so ranks compare areas within the same state.