VIC3220· Pop. 17,270Greater Geelong

NEWTOWN

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

$677,500

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

4.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-12.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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NEWTOWN 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

$515/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-4.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.95%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

-4.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

58 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$835k

2021

$1000k

2022

$970k

2023

$882k

2025

$678k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

NEWTOWN is a VIC suburb offering moderate rental yield and moderate 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 4.0% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,891/wk

$65k taxable p.a.

Renters

35.0%

63.1% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.6%

Population growth

+3.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

17.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

81%

15% apartments

Degree qualified

32.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

19.9%

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

2.7%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

66.2 km

Regional

Days on market

49 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

59.6%

Balanced market

Walkability

82 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

31.0 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

879/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3220

🏫6 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Chilwell Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1139

Fyans Park Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1131

St Mary's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1114

St Robert's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1099

Geelong South Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1088

Newtown Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1076

🎓Secondary (3)

Sacred Heart College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1105

St Joseph's College Geelong

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1075

Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1046

📚Combined (1)

The Geelong College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1156

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

Top tier

1103ICSEA · national avg 1000

10 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

49/ 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

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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