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Whittington suburb profile

Whittington is an eastern suburb of Geelong with a practical, working-class character and a streetscape of modest post-war weatherboard and brick homes. The area is largely residential but sits alongside light industrial precincts and community facilities, so everyday life centres on local parks, sporting grounds and a small shopping strip, with primary schools and services within easy reach. It appeals to long-standing local families, tradespeople and people seeking straightforward housing close to central Geelong, and the overall feel is established and utilitarian, with tree-lined streets rather than large new estates.

Whittington property market performance

Current median dwelling price$482,500Past 3 months

Property growth+10.8%Past 12 months

Whittington has relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side the median house price is $625,000, up sharply 12.0% over the last 12 months. Unit values rose a solid 9.5% over the last 12 months, so house values rose faster than unit values.

Over the last 3 months, 11 houses and 6 units changed hands. Over the last 12 months houses sold in a median of 13 days and units in 14 days, so they sold in a similar time.

The rental market in Whittington had average house rents of $470 and unit rents of $420 over the last 12 months. House rents rose a solid 5.6% and unit rents rose a solid 5.5% over the last 12 months, so rents grew at a similar pace.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$625KN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
12.0%9.5%
Sold
Past 3 months
116
Median days on market
Past 12 months
1314
Average rent
Past 12 months
$470$420
Change in rent
Past 12 months
5.6%5.5%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Whittington demographics

Whittington is home to 3,990 people, with a median age of 42. The typical household earns $959 a week, or about $49,900 a year.

Family types are mixed. Couple families without children are the largest single group at 36.2%, couple families with children account for 25.8% and one-parent families make up 34.9%; other families are 3.1%. Together, couple families (with and without children) represent 62.0% of families.

In Whittington, owner-occupiers make up 54.5% of homes, with 29.7% owned outright and 24.8% owned with a mortgage, while renters account for 45.5%.

Suburbs near Whittington

Some popular suburbs near Whittington include:

  • St Albans Park: Established, mainly residential suburb with mature trees and local parks.
  • Newcomb: Long-established suburb with shopping centres, community facilities and nearby riverside open space.
  • Thomson: Quiet, predominantly residential suburb known for tree-lined streets and parkland.
  • Moolap: Semi-rural coastal suburb noted for wetlands, open paddocks and coastal views.
  • Breakwater: Riverside suburb with a long industrial history alongside established residential pockets.

How does Whittington compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Whittington’s median house price is 3.3% higher than Thomson’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Whittington have grown 4.2% higher than in Breakwater.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Whittington have grown 1.0% higher than in Newcomb.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Whittington are selling 13.3% faster than in St Albans Park.
  • Investment considerations: In Whittington, the rental yield for house is 25.9% lower than the Melbourne average, while the rental yield for units is 28.8% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Whittington have grown 42.3% lower than the average rate of growth across Melbourne.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Whittington have grown 29.4% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Melbourne.

Choose the right real estate agents in Whittington

There are 39 real estate agents in Whittington, 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 46.2% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Whittington 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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