Whittington VIC, 3219
Whittington Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Are you considering Whittington, VIC 3219 as your next move? It's a good first step to decide whether the area is a good fit for you based on factors such as proximity to schools etc. The Homes.com.au suburb profile removes the guesswork by providing the Whittington house prices, demographics & market trends to help you make informed decisions about your future property purchase.
Whether you are upsizing or downsizing to Whittington, have a little read of our historical overview to discover the fantastic lifestyle and what the suburb has to offer.
Overview Whittington is a residential suburb located 4km southeast of the city centre of Geelong, Victoria. Based on the 2016 census, Whittington has a population of 3,879 and is part of the City of Greater Geelong local government area. Many other suburbs border the suburb like Thomson, Newcomb, Moolap, Breakwater, and St. Albans Park.
Living in Whittington The majority of Whittington is laid out in cul-de-sacs to inhibit traffic and maintain the neighbourhood reserves prevalent in the area. The suburb also has its shopping centre along with a community centre and recreation reserve. Whittington also ranks fourth in terms of highest capital growth in Geelong due to a growing number of investments in the area, specifically within the property market. This is evident in the increasing number of new subdivisions, townhouses, and unit developments in the suburb.
History of Whittington The area now known as Whittington was once part of Breakwater – another suburb in Geelong. In the 1920s, it was separated and was named after James Whittington, who owned the land. A post office was also opened in 1914 with the same name. A few notable people from Whittington are Olympians Damien Birkinhead and Lee Troop and NBL’s George Blagojevic.
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