Geelong’s real estate market has delivered another standout performance this week, with over 60 confirmed sales reflecting the region’s continuing momentum across all price brackets. From high-end coastal properties in Ocean Grove to well-priced units in Norlane and Corio, the breadth of sales activity paints a clear picture: demand is widespread, buyer competition remains high, and regional Victoria’s largest city continues to solidify its status as a property powerhouse.
Topping the price charts this week was the $1,876,000 sale of 5 Connewarre Place, Ocean Grove—a five-bedroom home on a 653m² block. This luxury listing exemplifies the premium lifestyle that coastal buyers are seeking, particularly in blue-chip postcodes like Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, and Drysdale. Joining this sale was 74–84 Reserve Road in Drysdale, a stunning acreage that sold for $1.76 million and highlights the enduring demand for prestige homes on larger land parcels across the Bellarine Peninsula.
Newtown and Highton also posted strong numbers. A standout was 365 Shannon Avenue, Newtown, which sold for $1.23 million—showing that character homes with proximity to elite schools and the CBD remain in hot demand. Likewise, 1/16 Louis Court in Newtown fetched an impressive $1 million for a four-bedroom townhouse, confirming that even attached dwellings are commanding top-tier prices when well-located.
Highton also performed strongly, with six-bedroom 74 South Valley Road selling for $895,000 and a one-bedroom unit at 117/20 Ficinia Mews closing at $240,000—underscoring the suburb’s broad price spectrum and appeal across multiple buyer types. In Wandana Heights, a parcel of residential land at 2/8 Henderson Drive sold for $700,000, reinforcing the suburb’s elevation as a premium landholding opportunity.
Ocean Grove maintained its top-tier status with multiple high-value sales. 31B Draper Street sold for $1,175,000, and 1/24 Holburn Rise closed at $710,000—both townhouses, both modern, and both hotly contested. Further strengthening the coast’s numbers, Pavilion Property sold 6 Caralee Court for $786,000 and 57 Omega Drive was taken off the market for $1.12 million.
The outer north suburbs also held firm. Corio recorded an abundance of sales including 10 Macedon Avenue ($520,000), 55 Purnell Road ($535,000), 8/11-17 Howitt Avenue ($305,000), and 63 Nigella Avenue ($725,000). These transactions affirm Corio’s status as one of the most active affordable markets in the region, particularly for first-home buyers and investors seeking high rental yields and future growth potential.
Norlane continued its reliable run, with multiple properties trading around the mid-$500,000s. Notable sales include 121 Cox Road ($538,000), 6 Orchid Street ($550,000), 106 Robin Avenue ($412,000), and 34 Bellbird Avenue ($462,000). Unit sales also popped up again with 1/30 Wisteria Grove moving for $320,000. Despite affordability pressures tightening in other regions, Norlane remains a standout entry point into Greater Geelong.
Lara’s market saw exceptional movement this week. 40 Cape Barron Drive sold for $780,000, 5 Caddys Road reached $775,000, and 94 Canterbury Road West traded at $700,000. These solid mid-range results reinforce Lara’s status as a key commuter hub, drawing buyers from Melbourne and Geelong alike for its family-friendly feel, growing infrastructure, and solid-sized blocks.
Curlewis and Armstrong Creek were again reliable performers for buyers after near-new homes with lifestyle appeal. 7 Komodo Road in Curlewis sold for $645,000 and 80 Sanctuary Boulevard in Armstrong Creek fetched $900,000, showing the continued climb in values as these newer estates mature and add amenity. Meanwhile, 350 Charlemont Road in Armstrong Creek pushed up to $865,000—proof that premium product in growth corridors is becoming more competitive.
Bell Park and Bell Post Hill also saw plenty of heat. 25 Ralph Court in Bell Park sold for $780,000, a big result for the suburb, while 63 Leila Crescent in Bell Post Hill traded for $635,000. Geelong West also joined in with the sale of 127 Weller Street at $508,000 and 2/5 Mowat Street at $345,000—reasonable figures for inner-city proximity.
Among the more affordable sales was 1/236 Malop Street in central Geelong, which went for $550,000—indicative of a healthy appetite for walkable CBD-fringe locations. Units in Highton, such as 5/21 Glastonbury Drive ($485,000), and a compact unit in Bell Park at 2/21 Alicia Street ($545,000), also sold well, continuing the trend of buyers flocking to downsized, low-maintenance options.
Land parcels also performed reliably across the region. In addition to the aforementioned block in Wandana Heights, vacant land in Ocean Grove (58 Duneview Drive) moved for $465,000, while a development-scale block at 2/8 Henderson Drive proved just how competitive land has become in established, well-located suburbs.
Overall, the Geelong market remains fiercely active. From prestige buyers snapping up multi-million-dollar homes in Ocean Grove and Newtown to savvy investors and first-home buyers targeting units and value-driven suburbs like Corio, Norlane, and Belmont, there is opportunity at every level. What’s consistent across all price brackets is the need to act quickly—well-presented properties, priced correctly, are moving fast, with some even above expectation.
Looking ahead, we expect this activity to carry well into August. Stock remains constrained in certain segments, which is pushing up prices in high-demand suburbs. Sellers are urged to take advantage of the low competition while buyers should be ready to compete—especially on turnkey homes in tightly held locations.