Question 1

Is Marshall a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Marshall is an inner southern pocket of Geelong with a predominantly residential feel. Modest mid-century weatherboard and brick homes sit alongside newer townhouse and infill development, and streets are generally quiet with pocket parks and local green space that suit families and people who enjoy easy outdoor access. A small local shopping strip covers everyday needs while larger retail and sporting precincts in nearby parts of Geelong are within easy reach.

About 2,299 people live in Marshall, with a median age of 43 and a median household income of $1,154 a week (roughly $60,000 a year). Family households are dominated by couples, and homes are mostly owner-occupied (owners account for 71.3% of dwellings). The suburb appeals to commuters and professionals seeking a calmer neighbourhood with straightforward road and public transport connections, and major rail upgrades rebuilt Marshall station with improved platforms, an accessible overpass, a larger car park, a bus interchange, new shared paths, landscaping and public art features. Whether it suits you depends on the kind of suburb you want.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Marshall?

Accepted Answer

Renting a house in Marshall (3216) at about $520 a week would use roughly 45.1% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the most recent Census. On those figures, that is a large share of income, so rent would take up a significant part of a household's weekly budget if you were renting here. Whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Marshall a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months, Marshall's house market showed modest capital growth and stronger rental growth. House values rose 4.7%, while house rents climbed 6.1%, so the rent a house earns increased faster than its price did over the year.

If rental income is your priority, that rise in house rents is the figure that matters; if capital growth is your focus, the value change is the relevant one. Whether that balance makes Marshall a suitable investment depends on your goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	4.7%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	9	2
Median days on market Past 12 months	24	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$520	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	6.1%	N/A

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