Geelong's suburbs range from historic inner-city neighbourhoods to new master-planned communities on the southern fringe. Choosing where to live in Geelong depends on your priorities — proximity to the waterfront, school catchments, property size or commute to Melbourne.
Newtown
Newtown is Geelong's most prestigious and established inner suburb. Large Victorian homes on generous blocks, Geelong Grammar School (the primary, not the boarding school campus), excellent cafes and restaurants and tree-lined streets make it Geelong's premium residential address. Prices reflect this: median house prices are well above the Geelong median.
Geelong West
Geelong West is the inner city suburb that has experienced the most pronounced gentrification over the past decade. Pakington Street is the restaurant and cafe strip that anchors the suburb's lifestyle credentials. Victorian terrace houses and California bungalows are the dominant housing stock. It is Geelong's most 'hip' suburb and increasingly popular with Melbourne professionals who have relocated.
Belmont and Highton
Belmont and Highton are family suburbs on the Barwon River that offer good schools, parks and suburban convenience at prices below Newtown. They are popular with families who want space and good public school catchments without paying inner-city premiums.
Armstrong Creek
Armstrong Creek is Geelong's major growth corridor on the southern fringe. New master-planned communities offer modern homes at accessible prices and with the full suite of new-build amenity. The commute to Geelong CBD is manageable and the area is attracting families seeking space at entry-level price points.
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