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Manifold Heights suburb profile

Manifold Heights is an inner-Geelong suburb known for its quiet, residential streets and an established, domestic character; the housing mix leans toward early twentieth-century cottages and mid-century brick homes with pockets of newer infill, many properties set on generous gardens. The suburb appeals to families, local professionals and long-term residents who value a calm neighbourhood feel while remaining close to Geelong’s shopping and cultural precincts. Local reserves, sporting grounds and playgrounds give a recreational focus, and regular bus links and easy access to main roads make commuting straightforward without changing the suburb’s relaxed, tree-lined atmosphere.

Manifold Heights property market performance

Current median dwelling price$866,194.5Past 3 months

Property growth+8.2%Past 12 months

There aren't enough recent property sales to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show unit values rose sharply, up 20.7% over the last 12 months, while house values declined a modest 4.2% over the same 12 months.

Over the last 3 months, 6 houses and 5 units were sold. Median days on market over the last 12 months were 55 days for houses and 48 days for units, so they sold in a similar time.

The rental market in Manifold Heights saw average house rents of $550 and unit rents of $410 over the last 12 months. Over that period house rents rose a solid 5.8% while unit rents increased sharply, up 12.9%, so unit rents grew more strongly than house rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
-4.2%20.7%
Sold
Past 3 months
65
Median days on market
Past 12 months
5548
Average rent
Past 12 months
$550$410
Change in rent
Past 12 months
5.8%12.9%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Manifold Heights demographics

Manifold Heights is a community of 2,681 people with a median age of 39. The typical household earns $1,820 a week, roughly $94,640 a year.

Families dominate the household mix. Couple families with children are the largest group at 49.5%, and together with couple families without children (36.3%) they make up 85.8% of families. One-parent families account for 12.8%, while other families are 1.4%.

Homes in Manifold Heights are mostly owner-occupied: about two in three (67.9%) are owned either outright (32.7%) or with a mortgage (35.2%), while roughly one in three (32.1%) are rented.

Suburbs near Manifold Heights

Some popular suburbs near Manifold Heights include:

  • Herne Hill: A leafy, established residential suburb in Geelong's northern suburbs with wide streets.
  • Geelong West: An inner suburb with a village feel, cafes and period architecture.
  • Drumcondra: A small bayside neighbourhood on Corio Bay, known for waterfront walks.
  • Hamlyn Heights: A residential suburb of mixed housing, set on rolling hills with local reserves.
  • Rippleside: A coastal suburb with parkland, beaches and bayfront walking paths.

How does Manifold Heights compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Manifold Heights’s median house price is 41.2% higher than Herne Hill’s.
  • Median unit prices: Manifold Heights’s median unit price is 11.0% higher than Geelong West’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Manifold Heights have grown 10.0% higher than in Rippleside.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Manifold Heights have grown 10.0% higher than in Geelong West.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Manifold Heights are selling 5.2% faster than in Rippleside.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in nearby Herne Hill are selling 47.9% faster than in Manifold Heights.
  • Investment considerations: In Manifold Heights, the rental yield for house is 13.2% lower than the Melbourne average, while the rental yield for units is 30.5% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Manifold Heights have grown 2.4% lower than the average rate of growth across Melbourne.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Manifold Heights have grown 6.8% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Melbourne.

Choose the right real estate agents in Manifold Heights

In Manifold Heights ,40 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 30.0% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 2% and 2.5%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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