VIC3222· Pop. 18,576Greater Geelong

WALLINGTON

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

$730,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.7%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

0.3%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WALLINGTON 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

$375/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.12%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

61 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$590k

2021

$683k

2022

$747k

2023

$726k

2025

$730k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

WALLINGTON 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 2.7% 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

$1,466/wk

$65k taxable p.a.

Renters

19.2%

77.7% owner-occupier

Median age

45.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.0%

Population growth

+3.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

79%

15% apartments

Degree qualified

21.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.1%

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

6.7%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

60.6 km

Regional

Days on market

30 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

59.6%

Balanced market

Walkability

32 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

16.0 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

1,152/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3222

🏫4 Primary🎓2 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

St Thomas Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1051

Wallington Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1031

Drysdale Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1016

Clifton Springs Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1003

🎓Secondary (2)

Saint Ignatius College Geelong

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1075

Bellarine Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1006

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

1030ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

50/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 16 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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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