VIC3219· Pop. 20,309Greater Geelong

EAST GEELONG

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$570,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

6.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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EAST GEELONG shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$305/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+3.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.50%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

59 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$408k

2021

$485k

2022

$533k

2023

$500k

2025

$570k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

EAST GEELONG is a VIC suburb offering lower rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 2.8% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 6.8%
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,228/wk

$64k taxable p.a.

Renters

36.1%

60.6% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.7%

Population growth

+3.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

68%

14% apartments

Degree qualified

37.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.0 ha

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

64.2 km

Regional

Days on market

56 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

58.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

68 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

27.2 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,027/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3219

🏫6 Primary🎓2 Secondary⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

St Margaret's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1063

Christ the King School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1061

Tate Street Primary School Geelong

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1029

Newcomb Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 960

Geelong East Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 948

Whittington Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 896

🎓Secondary (2)

Geelong High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 998

Newcomb Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 950

⭐Special (1)

MacKillop Specialist School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 993

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

70/ 100

6.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

989ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

38/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 16 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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