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Property Investment in Geelong (VIC) · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Geelong, VIC

Victoria’s largest regional city and the Bellarine / Surf Coast growth corridor. · Population ~338,634 · 89 suburbs across 3 council areas scored monthly

Geelong Average R-Score 84 / 100 — top suburb in Geelong scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Geelong top suburb R-Score100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 89 in Geelong

Geelong suburb average84

Across 80 scored suburbs in 3 LGAs

Suburb medians in Geelong range from $570,000 to $4,000,000.

3-year population movement: +6.5%. Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $3.8B. Key employment sectors: Accommodation and Food Services (14%), Health Care and Social Assistance (12%), Retail Trade (12%), Public Administration and Safety (6%).

Typical suburb median price$950,000

Across 89 suburbs in Greater Geelong (Sept 2026).

Gross rental yield & rent3.4%

Median asking rent ~$580/wk · Vacancy 2.9%.

Top suburb R-Score in Geelong100/100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 89 in Geelong. See the top suburbs ↓

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Council Areas (LGAs) in Geelong

Compare all 3 Council Areas (LGAs) in Greater Geelong

Click any council area (LGA) below to view its dedicated LGA investment research page, suburb leaderboard, and street scores.

LGA · VICR-Score avg 86/100

Property Investment in Greater Geelong

57 suburbs (top 100/100)Median $804,500Yield 3.6%
LGA · VICR-Score avg 79/100

Property Investment in Surf Coast

29 suburbs (top 95/100)Median $1,540,000Yield 2.2%
LGA · VICR-Score avg 75/100

Property Investment in Queenscliffe

3 suburbs (top 77/100)Median $1,365,000Yield 2.4%
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All 89 Suburbs in Geelong

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Geelong Property Investment FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Geelong, VIC

Key facts and figures from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Geelong.

Is Geelong a good place to invest in property in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Greater Geelong (VIC) records an average Ripehouse R-Score of 84/100 across 89 suburbs and 3 council areas, with top-scoring suburbs reaching 100/100. Across Geelong, the typical suburb median price sits around $950,000, median rent is $580/wk, gross rental yield is 3.4%, and vacancy averages 2.9%.

What are the highest-scoring suburbs for property investment in Geelong?

Based on Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator R-Score model (Sept 2026), the highest-scoring suburbs in Geelong right now include Staughton Vale (R-Score 100/100, median $830,000), Wallington (R-Score 100/100, median $1,700,000), Wandana Heights (R-Score 100/100, median $1,000,000), Bellarine (R-Score 98/100, median $1,410,000), Balliang (R-Score 97/100, median $825,000). Within each suburb, street-level performance varies significantly depending on owner-occupier ratio, public housing concentration, and block-level rental yield.

What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Geelong, VIC?

Across Geelong’s 89 suburbs, the median gross rental yield is 3.4%, median weekly asking rent is $580/wk, and the median vacancy rate is 2.9%. Higher-yielding suburbs in Geelong currently include Wallington (7.7%), Balliang (6.3%), Staughton Vale (5%).

Which Local Government Areas (LGAs) make up Greater Geelong?

Greater Geelong comprises 3 Local Government Areas (Greater Geelong, Surf Coast, Queenscliffe), covering an estimated population of 338,634 residents. You can drill down into each council area on this page to compare suburb R-Scores and street rankings.

How do I find the best streets in Geelong suburbs?

Every G-NAF street in Geelong is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score (0–100) using ABS SA1 census owner-occupier ratios (>65%), public housing concentration (≤5%), and block-level rent and yield relative to its suburb. Select any suburb in Geelong below to inspect its top-scoring and lowest-scoring streets.