Week Ending 27 April 2025
Data sourced from realestate.com.au
The final full week of April 2025 delivered another strong spread of sales across Greater Geelong, Bellarine, and the Lara growth corridor. Transaction volume remains solid, with over 40 properties changing hands and price results reinforcing buyer confidence across prestige, mid-range and affordable segments.
While coastal and lifestyle properties continued to attract strong competition, inner-suburban homes also held their ground, and well-presented investment stock moved quickly. Let us dive into this week’s suburb highlights and sales momentum.
Ocean Grove, St Leonards and the Bellarine Peninsula: Coastal Confidence Remains High
Ocean Grove once again led coastal activity, with multiple sales clearing above $1 million.
- 3B Sea Breeze Court achieved a standout result of $1.5 million for a premium townhouse
- 5 Heathwood Way and 6 Senna Circuit both sold for $1.165 million
- 10 The Parade recorded $1.45 million
- 22 Silverwood Parade achieved $820,000
In St Leonards, 6 Thornton Avenue changed hands for $1.14 million, and 10 Gamble Way sold for $890,000. Coastal buyers remain active and are showing no signs of seasonal slowing, with lifestyle properties continuing to attract premium prices even as winter approaches.
Portarlington also featured, with 43 Mueller Street selling for $700,000, demonstrating continued affordability appeal for buyers priced out of Ocean Grove or Queenscliff.
Highton, Grovedale and Belmont: Solid Results Across Family and Investor Stock
Highton delivered strong results with 2 Hendriks Court selling for $910,000 and 43 Granby Crescent moving for $555,000. Both sales underline Highton’s continued demand for family homes and updated stock close to schools and Deakin University.
Grovedale remains a reliable performer, with notable sales including:
- 113 Torquay Road at $816,000
- 1 Mayrah Court at $711,000
- 3 Matthews Street, a compact unit, at $510,000
In Belmont, 10 Dorothy Avenue sold for $615,000, further highlighting the suburb’s appeal to both investors and first-home buyers chasing proximity to the city and local shopping hubs.
Lara, Lovely Banks and Armstrong Creek: Growth Corridors Stay Active
Family homes in Lara continued to attract strong interest.
- 14 Coridale Boulevard sold for $760,000
- 12 Shelduck Court for $700,000
- 8 Hackberry Close at $662,500
These results reinforce Lara’s position as a go-to choice for buyers seeking access to both Geelong and Melbourne via transport links and rapidly improving local infrastructure.
At Armstrong Creek, 188 Warralily Boulevard sold for $655,000, further confirming strong activity in new growth corridors offering modern housing and community facilities.
Lovely Banks delivered a key mid-range result with 93 Matthews Road selling for $660,000, demonstrating this fringe suburb’s ongoing appeal for buyers seeking larger blocks and newer homes.
Norlane, Corio and Bell Post Hill: Affordable Markets Still In Motion
Norlane showed varied results this week.
- 113 Sparks Road sold for $365,000
- 23 Olympic Avenue reached $556,000
Corio recorded a sale at 42 Talona Crescent for $425,000, and in Bell Post Hill, a one-bedroom unit at Wolseley Grove changed hands for $300,000, underlining investor demand for smaller properties offering high rental returns.
These corridors remain strongholds for first-home buyers, investors and developers looking for opportunities close to transport links and future industrial and residential growth.
Fyansford, North Geelong and Inner-Ring Markets: Prestige and Practicality
In the inner-city fringe, 86 Monier Way in Fyansford sold for $980,000, while 18 Guthrie Avenue in North Geelong achieved $770,000. These results show buyers continue to seek a balance of proximity to Geelong’s CBD, strong community environments and high-quality housing stock.
This Week’s Key Takeaways
- Coastal prestige markets around Ocean Grove and St Leonards remain highly competitive
- Family homes in Highton, Lara and Grovedale continue to command strong prices
- Affordable opportunities persist in Norlane, Corio and Bell Post Hill, with steady investor interest
- Newer estates in Armstrong Creek and Lovely Banks are holding firm through seasonal changes
- Premium and near-premium inner suburbs like Fyansford and North Geelong are maintaining their appeal
Final Thoughts
The Geelong region continues to prove its market depth and versatility. Across all buyer segments, well-presented homes are selling quickly and often with multiple interested parties. The blend of prestige, mid-tier stability and affordable entry points makes Geelong a standout in the Victorian property landscape heading into mid-2025.
Buyer sentiment remains positive, clearance rates are healthy, and well-priced stock is being absorbed quickly. With winter traditionally a slightly slower listing period, sellers with well-prepared properties can expect strong interest if they price appropriately and market smartly.
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