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North Geelong suburb profile

North Geelong is an inner-north suburb of Geelong that blends older residential streets with established commercial and light industrial areas, giving it a practical working suburb character. The area is served by North Geelong railway station and a handful of local shops and cafes that cater for everyday needs, while parks and sporting grounds provide green space for families. Housing ranges from weatherboard and brick worker cottages to modest post-war homes and newer apartment infill, so there is a mix of older character and more recent development. It suits people who want convenient access to the Geelong CBD and regional rail links without living in the centre of town.

North Geelong property market performance

Property growth+16.5%Past 12 months

Like many smaller suburbs, North Geelong sees relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values rose sharply, up 10.0% over the last 12 months, while unit values rose sharply, up 23.0% over the last 12 months; unit values increased more strongly than house values.

There were 6 house sales recorded over the last 3 months. Houses sold in a median of 24 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in North Geelong shows average house rent at $490, with house rents up a solid 5.4% over the last 12 months. Average unit rent was $380 and unit rents fell a solid 5.0% over the last 12 months, so house and unit rents moved in opposite directions.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
10.0%23.0%
Sold
Past 3 months
6N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
24N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$490$380
Change in rent
Past 12 months
5.4%-5.0%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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North Geelong demographics

North Geelong is a community of 3,225 people with a median age of 40. The typical household income is $1,490 a week, roughly $77,500 a year.

Families are prominent: couple families with children are the largest group at 42.3%, and together with couple families without children (35.5%) they make up 77.8% of families. One-parent families account for 20.8%, while other families represent 1.4%.

In North Geelong most homes are owner-occupied, about 58.3% when owned outright (26.4%) and owned with a mortgage (31.9%) are combined. Renters make up 41.7% of households, roughly two in five homes.

Suburbs near North Geelong

Some popular suburbs near North Geelong include:

  • Rippleside: Small bayside suburb with a popular foreshore and water views.
  • Drumcondra: Small peninsula suburb, quiet streets and bay outlooks.
  • Bell Park: Established residential suburb with tree-lined streets and local parks.
  • Geelong West: Inner suburb mixing period homes with lively shopping and café strips.
  • Herne Hill: Suburban area on Geelong's northern fringe with broad residential streets.

How does North Geelong compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: North Geelong’s median house price is 0.8% higher than Bell Park’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in North Geelong have grown 24.2% higher than in Rippleside.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in North Geelong have grown 15.9% higher than in Bell Park.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in North Geelong are selling 58.6% faster than in Rippleside.
  • Investment considerations: In North Geelong, the rental yield for house is 22.7% lower than the Melbourne average, while the rental yield for units is 35.6% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in North Geelong have grown 31.4% lower than the average rate of growth across Melbourne.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in North Geelong have grown 16.4% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Melbourne.

Choose the right real estate agents in North Geelong

There are 33 real estate agents in North Geelong, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 35.1% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in North Geelong typically range from 2% to 2.5%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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