City Guide · Geelong, VIC
The best suburbs to rent in Geelong.
Geelong offers regional Victoria living without cutting Geelong off from the essentials — more space, a stronger local community feel, and rent that's noticeably kinder to the budget than the capital. 23 suburbs profiled, all from the 2021 ABS Census.
- Population
- 327.9k
- Median weekly rent
- $368
- Renters
- 26.0%
- Suburbs
- 23
ABS 2021 Census
What the data shows about renting in Geelong
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options across Geelong — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives Geelong a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Suburbs in Geelong
Bannockburn
Bannockburn — median rent $386/wk, 10.2% renters, population 7,754.
Barwon Heads - Armstrong Creek
Barwon Heads - Armstrong Creek — median rent $420/wk, 25.9% renters, population 11,333.
Belmont
Belmont — median rent $350/wk, 35.4% renters, population 15,017.
Charlemont
Charlemont — median rent $420/wk, 27.9% renters, population 10,300.
Clifton Springs
Clifton Springs — median rent $380/wk, 20.1% renters, population 16,797.
Corio - Lovely Banks
Corio - Lovely Banks — median rent $280/wk, 36.1% renters, population 18,325.
Geelong
Geelong — median rent $340/wk, 40.2% renters, population 13,504.
Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights
Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights — median rent $335/wk, 34.5% renters, population 21,200.
Golden Plains - South
Golden Plains - South — median rent $308/wk, 6.9% renters, population 8,111.
Grovedale - Mount Duneed
Grovedale - Mount Duneed — median rent $390/wk, 25.0% renters, population 24,763.
Highton
Highton — median rent $365/wk, 20.0% renters, population 24,034.
Lara
Lara — median rent $370/wk, 20.7% renters, population 20,817.
Leopold
Leopold — median rent $375/wk, 18.1% renters, population 13,272.
Lorne - Anglesea
Lorne - Anglesea — median rent $390/wk, 16.8% renters, population 6,234.
Newcomb - Moolap
Newcomb - Moolap — median rent $300/wk, 32.9% renters, population 15,462.
Newtown (Vic.)
Newtown (Vic.) — median rent $360/wk, 29.3% renters, population 10,445.
Norlane
Norlane — median rent $254/wk, 53.7% renters, population 9,051.
North Geelong - Bell Park
North Geelong - Bell Park — median rent $340/wk, 29.7% renters, population 15,795.
Ocean Grove
Ocean Grove — median rent $420/wk, 17.7% renters, population 19,394.
Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff
Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff — median rent $400/wk, 13.4% renters, population 5,519.
Portarlington
Portarlington — median rent $340/wk, 20.8% renters, population 9,536.
Torquay
Torquay — median rent $500/wk, 19.9% renters, population 24,607.
Winchelsea
Winchelsea — median rent $300/wk, 13.2% renters, population 6,614.
Geelong rental FAQs
Real questions renters ask about Geelong as a whole.
What's the median rent in Geelong?
$368 a week, population-weighted across all 23 profiled Geelong suburbs (2021 Census).
Where is it cheapest to rent in Geelong?
Rent varies meaningfully across Geelong's 23 suburbs — the outer and growth-corridor areas consistently come in well under the Geelong-wide median of $368/week, while the inner and lifestyle-premium pockets sit well above it.
How many suburbs does Suburb Hunt cover in Geelong?
23 real Geelong SA2 suburbs, from the centre to the outer growth areas — every one with a population of 50 or more, sourced from the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Geelong a good place to rent?
It depends heavily on which part of Geelong — that's the whole premise of comparing at the suburb level rather than the city level. Geelong spans a wide range of price points and lifestyles across its 23 profiled suburbs, from 26.0% renter-share inner areas to quieter, more owner-occupied outer suburbs.
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