Finding the Best Investment in the Geelong Market

Finding the Best Investment in the Geelong Market

Lower stock levels, record low interest rates and strong population growth are creating an ideal environment for property investment in 2017. The latest property data has great news for investors who have their eyes on the Geelong property market, with affordability, low vacancy rates, good capital growth and strong returns across various suburbs in the area.

DEMAND FOR FAMILY-SIZED HOMES

Demand for space in Victoria has boosted the median house price of family-sized homes, with significant price growth recorded over the past year in regional areas like Geelong. New REIV data shows four-bedroom homes in regional Victoria experienced the highest annual growth of any property type, up 3.5 per cent over the year to a median of $445,000.

Three bedroom homes are also popular with buyers, up 1 per cent statewide to a median price of $315,000. East Geelong in particular experienced strong annual price growth for this property type, increasing 25 per cent to a median of $512,000. Investors can expect demand for spacious and affordable housing in suburbs around major hubs like Geelong continue to grow as more families search for an affordable place to live close to amenities.

BEST SUBURBS FOR INVESTMENT IN GEELONG

While investors can expect negative returns in central Geelong and along the coastal areas like Torquay, Barwon Heads, Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove, property in eastern and northern suburbs as well as rural areas like Winchelsea and Inverleigh are performing well.

Geelong’s inner suburbs perform best for long-term investors due to their lower prices, proximity to the CBD and established infrastructure. Belmont and East Geelong are the biggest growth suburbs in Geelong, but interest in the northern suburbs is growing because of cheaper property. Investors can snap up affordable properties in high growth areas such as Corio and Breakwater which have low median house prices and high rental yields.

The top 10 performing suburbs for return on investment in the Greater Geelong property market over the past 12 months:

• Breakwater
  annual growth – 3.1 per cent
  median price – $291,000
  median rent – $305 per week
  rental yield – 5.4 per cent
  rental demand – high
  cash flow – $341 per month
• Wandana Heights
  annual growth – 0.2%
  median price – $585,000
  median rent – $530 per week
  rental yield – 4.7 per cent
  rental demand – average
  cash flow – $328 per month
• St Albans Park
  annual growth – 0.8 per cent
  median price – $326,000
  median rent – $325 per week
  rental yield – 5.2 per cent
  rental demand – average
  cash flow – $310 per month
• Marshall
  annual growth – 5.6 per cent
  median price – $398,000
  median rent – $380 per week
  rental yield – 5 per cent
  rental demand – average
  cash flow – $309 per month
• Winchelsea
  annual growth – 2.6 per cent
  median price – $295,000
  median rent – $300 per week
  rental yield – 5.3 per cent
  rental demand – average
  cash flow – $307 per month
• Whittington
  annual growth – 1.8 per cent
  median price – $279,000
  median rent – $285 per week
  rental yield – 5.3 per cent
  rental demand – average
  cash flow – $296 per month
• Corio
  annual growth – 1.7 per cent
  median price – $250,000
  median rent – $260 per week
  rental yield – 5.4 per cent
  rental demand – average
  cash flow – $285 per month
• Thompson
  annual growth – 1.8 per cent
  median price – $308,000
  median rent – $200 per week
  rental yield – 5.1 per cent
  rental demand – high
  cash flow – $263 per month
• Newcomb
  annual growth 2.7 per cent
  median price – $310,000
  median rent – $300 per week
  rental yield – 5 per cent
  rental demand – average
  cash flow – $256 per month
• North Geelong
  annual growth – 2.8 per cent
  median price – $333,000
  median rent – $316 per week
  rental yield – 4.9 per cent
  rental demand – high
  cash flow – $250 per month

LOOKING FOR INVESTMENT PROPERTY IN GEELONG?

If you’re thinking about property investment in Geelong, go to the local experts. Hayeswinckle uses their understanding of their local community to succeed with the foundation and culture of the company firmly rooted in Geelong. Check out our latest listings in Geelong here.