The Geelong property market has wrapped up August with a commanding display of buyer activity, strong sales prices, and suburb-wide momentum. From established inner suburbs like Highton and Belmont to booming coastal corridors in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads, the breadth of buyer demand remains evident across a wide price spectrum. The week ending 30 August 2025 saw a notable mix of premium properties, investment stock, and family homes snapped up quickly, confirming that the local market remains well-supported despite broader economic concerns.
The top transaction of the week occurred in Norlane, where a substantial residential landholding at 104 to 108 Sparks Road sold for a remarkable $1,525,000. Spanning over 2,800 square metres, this sale reflects the continued appetite for large allotments with development or subdivision potential. This kind of result reaffirms Norlane’s status as a key player in Geelong’s long-term growth corridor.
Another standout was in Barwon Heads, where 68 Newbay Close fetched $1,160,000. With four bedrooms and two bathrooms on a 725 square metre block, the property represents the high-end lifestyle appeal that continues to drive demand in the coastal pockets of the Bellarine Peninsula. Ocean Grove also played host to a major result with 56 Powell Street West selling for $1,300,000, proving once again that premium listings in beachside locales remain hotly contested.
Closer to the Geelong CBD, Rippleside delivered a strong performance with 38 Swinburne Street selling for $1,170,000. Known for its proximity to the waterfront and quick access to the train station, Rippleside continues to fetch premium prices for well-located homes with charm and potential.
Highton was another standout this week with multiple strong sales. A beautifully presented home at 11 Whitten Court changed hands for $1,070,000, while 1/69 South Valley Road achieved $642,000, showing continued strength in both full-sized homes and unit stock. Highton remains one of the most in-demand suburbs in the region, with its excellent schools, hilltop views, and ever-expanding amenity base driving consistent buyer interest.
In Belmont, the action was spread across a variety of property types and price points. 11 Perth Street sold for $765,000, 24 Dudley Street achieved $725,000, and 71 Kidman Avenue settled at $760,000. These figures reflect Belmont’s ongoing popularity with upsizers and families, especially those wanting easy access to central Geelong while enjoying suburban lifestyle benefits. Even more budget-friendly offerings like 3/14 Mt Pleasant Road saw movement, with that unit selling for $295,000. The mix of results suggests buyers are targeting Belmont at both ends of the market.
Geelong West saw multiple transactions, with 68 Isabella Street selling for $710,000 and 21 Britannia Street settling at $650,000. The inner-west remains a go-to for buyers seeking period charm, walkable amenities, and close proximity to the Pakington Street café and retail strip. These results reflect strong fundamentals that continue to attract professionals and lifestyle buyers to the area.
Portarlington and St Leonards once again registered solid activity, showing the market’s appetite for coastal escapes and future lifestyle retirement homes. A unit at 1/7 Ventura Street in Portarlington sold for $649,000, while 37 Coatsworth Avenue in St Leonards achieved $615,000. St Leonards also saw a four-bedroom home at 50 Thornton Avenue settle for $980,000. These results underscore the sustained strength of the Bellarine market, especially as more remote workers and downsizers seek a sea change.
Lara also maintained its position as one of Greater Geelong’s key growth zones. A family home at 19 Manzeene Avenue sold for $710,000, with buyers drawn to the suburb’s combination of space, transport access, and community infrastructure. Another sale at 10 Caramut Court, Corio, landed at $552,000. Corio itself also saw additional sales at 32 Georgia Grove and 208 Bacchus Marsh Road for $510,300 and $558,000 respectively, showing there is still strong traction in the north.
The mid-tier suburbs of Grovedale, Leopold, and Armstrong Creek had a solid week. Grovedale saw four strong results: 5 Tetila Avenue at $830,000, 62 Wingarra Drive at $805,000, 18 Ainslie Avenue at $660,000, and 11 Param Street at $830,000. Grovedale’s proximity to the Surf Coast Highway and Waurn Ponds shopping precinct makes it a regular performer in the Geelong market. Leopold continued its steady march with sales at 17 Darrambal Crescent for $650,000 and 127 Kensington Road for $630,000, while Armstrong Creek held firm with 245 Warralily Boulevard selling for $715,000 and 17 Esperance Avenue for $640,000. These growth corridors are proving dependable with modern housing stock and newer infrastructure drawing in young families.
Newcomb saw two notable transactions with 19 Bayfield Court selling for $610,000 and a unit at 5/6 Drysdale Avenue settling for $540,000. Newcomb remains one of the east’s best entry-level suburbs and consistently attracts investor attention. Similarly, St Albans Park saw activity with 321 Boundary Road selling for $571,000.
Ocean Grove continued to make headlines with three big results this week. 7 Redbird Street sold for $930,000, 1/103 The Avenue went for $625,000, and 56 Powell Street West capped off the suburb’s success at $1.3 million. The mix of freestanding homes and townhouses in this blue-chip coastal market speaks to the broad range of buyers pursuing the Ocean Grove lifestyle.
Elsewhere in the west, Hamlyn Heights saw two results: 3/30 Logan Street sold for $615,000, and 11 Kalimna Street, a residential land parcel, reached $585,000. With its close proximity to central Geelong and easy ring road access, the suburb is seeing consistent capital growth.
Bell Park, Norlane, and Whittington all offered affordable options for first-home buyers and investors. Bell Park’s 25B McClelland Street sold for $620,000. Norlane saw multiple sales including 45 Peacock Avenue for $665,000, 10 Finch Street for $505,000, and 8 Orchid Street for $410,000. In Whittington, 34/5 Oxford Street sold for $395,000, reinforcing its appeal as one of Geelong’s most affordable entry points.
The week ended with a flurry of premium sales and budget-friendly opportunities alike. Whether it was high-value lifestyle properties on the Bellarine, central character homes in Geelong West, or strong investment-grade units in Newcomb and Norlane, Geelong’s property market demonstrated resilience, diversity, and energy as we move into spring.
With warmer months approaching and listing activity expected to ramp up, the market is poised for a highly active selling season. Vendors with well-prepared properties in sought-after suburbs will be best positioned to capitalise on the momentum building across the region.