VIC3216· Pop. 60,123Greater Geelong

WAURN PONDS

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

$762,500

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-4.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WAURN PONDS 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

$360/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+0.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-0.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.51%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

53 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$671k

2021

$728k

2022

$802k

2023

$827k

2025

$763k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

WAURN PONDS 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 2.5% 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

$1,724/wk

$48k taxable p.a.

Renters

26.0%

70.4% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.2%

Population growth

+1.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

77%

7% apartments

Degree qualified

14.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.8 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

71.0 km

Regional

Days on market

42 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

41.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

13 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

27.7 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

51/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 3216

🏫13 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚2 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (13)

Highton Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1121

Belmont Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1112

Montpellier Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1101

Clairvaux Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1095

Freshwater Creek Steiner School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1094

Bellaire Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1094

Roslyn Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1082

Nazareth School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1076

Grovedale West Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1026

Oberon Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1024

Grovedale Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1009

Mandama Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1008

Wangala Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 986

🎓Secondary (2)

Belmont High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1053

Grovedale College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 996

📚Combined (2)

Christian College Geelong

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1098

Geelong English Language School

Government · Yrs Prep-10

ICSEA 884

⭐Special (1)

Barwon Valley School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 1004

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

1048ICSEA · national avg 1000

18 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

11/ 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

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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