VIC3212· Pop. 19,272Greater Geelong

POINT WILSON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

$675,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-0.6%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.8%

modelled estimate

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POINT WILSON 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

$370/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.16%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$535k

2021

$683k

2022

$700k

2023

$683k

2025

$675k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

POINT WILSON is a VIC suburb offering lower 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 2.9% 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

$1,966/wk

$48k taxable p.a.

Renters

21.5%

76.2% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.1%

Population growth

+1.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

79%

7% apartments

Degree qualified

21.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.2 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

53.7 km

Regional

Days on market

57 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

41.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

1 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

38.1 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

29/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 3212

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St Anthony's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1040

Lara Lake Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1025

Lara Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 993

🎓Secondary (1)

Lara Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 975

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

1008ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

10/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

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

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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