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North Shore suburb profile

North Shore is a northern Geelong suburb defined by its proximity to the Port of Geelong and the industrial edges of Corio Bay. It combines a working waterfront and warehouse precinct with small residential pockets of modest post-war weatherboard and brick cottages and newer townhouses, so the feel is practical and utilitarian rather than leafy or suburban boutique. Many residents work in nearby industry, logistics or trades, and there are foreshore spots and local reserves for outings. Transport in the area is oriented to major road and freight connections, while Geelong’s shops and services are a short drive away.

North Shore property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, North Shore sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values fell marginally, down 0.4% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months there was 1 house sale and 1 unit sale.

The rental market in North Shore shows house rents averaged $450 a week and have fallen a modest 2.2% over the last 12 months.

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Change in value
Past 12 months
-0.4%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
11
Median days on market
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Average rent
Past 12 months
$450N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
-2.2%N/A

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North Shore demographics

North Shore is a small community of 325 people with a median age of 45. The typical household brings in $1,327 a week, roughly $69,000 a year.

Families are mainly couples without children, which account for 60.8% of families (48 households). Couple families with children make up 19.0% (15 households) and one-parent families are 20.3% (16 households). Together, couples with and without children comprise 79.8% of the suburb's reported families.

Owner-occupied homes are the most common tenure at 54.8%, with 27.7% owned outright and 27.1% owned with a mortgage; renters make up 45.2% of homes. Homes in North Shore are therefore slightly more often owned than rented.

Suburbs near North Shore

Some popular suburbs near North Shore include:

  • Norlane: an established residential suburb in Geelong's northern suburbs with mixed housing.
  • Corio: industrial and residential mix with direct access to Corio Bay's shoreline.
  • Bell Park: leafy streets, local shops and parks popular with families.
  • North Geelong: older homes, light industry and convenient links to central Geelong.
  • Rippleside: coastal village feel with foreshore parkland and bay views.

How does North Shore compare to nearby suburbs?

  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in North Shore have grown 13.7% higher than in Rippleside.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in North Shore have grown 34.9% lower than the average rate of growth across Melbourne.

Choose the right real estate agents in North Shore

In North Shore ,11 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 53.8% 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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