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Property Investment in Surf Coast, VIC

29 suburbs in Surf Coast council area · Part of Greater Geelong · Population ~40,265 · 18,264 dwellings · 1,553 km²

Surf Coast Council Average R-Score 79 / 100 — top suburb in Surf Coast scores 95/100

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.

Top suburb in Surf Coast95

Highest R-Score out of 29 suburbs in Surf Coast

Surf Coast council average79

Across 24 scored suburbs in Surf Coast

Suburb medians in Surf Coast range from $700,000 to $2,850,000.

3-year population movement: +4.3%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.4% of stock (~274 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $321M. Key employment sectors: Accommodation and Food Services (16%), Retail Trade (12%), Construction (11%), Health Care and Social Assistance (9%).

Typical suburb median price$1,540,000

Across 29 suburbs in Surf Coast (Sept 2026) · ~225 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent2.2%

Median asking rent ~$649/wk · Vacancy 2.1%.

Top suburb R-Score in Surf Coast95/100

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Every suburb in the Surf Coast council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Surf Coast

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Surf Coast (Victoria).

Is Surf Coast (VIC) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Surf Coast (Victoria) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 79/100 across 29 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 95/100. Across Surf Coast, the typical suburb median price is $1,540,000, median weekly rent is $649/wk, gross rental yield is 2.2%, and vacancy sits at 2.1%.

Which suburbs in Surf Coast have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Surf Coast (VIC) are Pennyroyal (95/100, median $1,195,000), Moriac (92/100, median $1,420,000), Moggs Creek (89/100, median $1,550,000), Gnarwarre (87/100, median $2,150,000), Bellbrae (86/100, median $1,900,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Surf Coast?

Across Surf Coast (VIC), the median suburb property price is $1,540,000, median asking rent is $649/wk, and median gross yield is 2.2%, with homes averaging 225 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Surf Coast include Winchelsea (4.1%), Torquay (3.7%), Gherang (3.6%).

What are the demographics and size of the Surf Coast council area?

Surf Coast is a Local Government Area in Victoria (part of Greater Geelong) with an ABS estimated resident population of 40,265, approximately 18,264 dwellings, covering 1,553 sq km.

What are the best streets in Surf Coast (VIC)?

Every street across all 29 suburbs in Surf Coast is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.