Drysdale VIC, 3222
Drysdale Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Dreaming of a property in Drysdale, VIC 3222? It's critical to know whether it is worth researching further. The Homes.com.au suburb profile aims to give you a better understanding of Drysdale property prices, market trends & demographics so we can help you justify the price for your future purchase.
If you're considering a move to Drysdale, have a little read of our history lesson to discover more about the fantastic lifestyle and what the suburb has to offer.
Overview Drysdale is a rural suburb situated on the Bellarine Peninsula. It is near Geelong, Victoria and is neighboured by the localities of Clifton Springs, Bellarine, Portarlington, Curlewis, St. Leonards, Wallington, Mannerim, and Swan Bay. As per the 2016 census, Drysdale is home to 4,275 residents.
Living in Drysdale According to the locals, the town has a “nice village feel”. While there are no huge shopping centres in Drysdale, it has a fair amount of amenities such as cafes, supermarkets, a gym, and there’s also the Drysdale Village Medical Centre.
As for schools, the town has several primary schools and high schools -- these include the Drysdale Primary School, Christian College Geelong Campus, and St. Ignatius College.
Drysdale is a residential, as well as a holiday suburb. It was once known for its production of onion and potatoes but is now being recognised as a satellite residential area of Geelong.
History of Drysdale Drysdale is named after Anne Drysdale, who owned an estate in the town named “Coriyule”. Before it was called by its current name, the land was known as McLeod’s Waterholes and Bellarine.
It was in the late 1840s when the township in the area began. A post office, then called Ballerine, opened on 1 January 1855. The suburb was also the seat of the Rural City of Bellarine council until it was abolished in 1993.
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