Buyer's Agent in Geelong (Norlane & Corio)
Geelong's northern suburbs (Norlane, Corio) deliver the highest yields in our portfolio at 7-8%. At $425K average purchase, the rent ($600/wk) covers ALL holding costs — mortgage, council rates, insurance — with cash surplus. This is pure positive cash flow from settlement day. As Victoria's second city with its own economy (healthcare, education, manufacturing), Geelong isn't dependent on Melbourne's market cycle.
$425K
$350,000 – $500,000
$600/wk
$450 – $750/wk
7.5%
7.0% – 8.0%
550 sqm
450 – 700 sqm
$50K
Per property
2
In our portfolio
Why Invest in Geelong (Norlane & Corio)?
Highest rental yield in portfolio — 7-8%
Victoria's second-largest city with independent economy
Affordable entry ($350K–$500K) enables positive cash flow from day one
Rent covers all loan repayments with surplus
Deakin University Waurn Ponds campus driving rental demand
Tourism economy (Great Ocean Road gateway) enabling Airbnb hybrid
Case Study: Norlane — Maximum Cash Flow
Purchase Price
$400K
Current Value
$500K
Weekly Rent
$600/wk
Land Size
550 sqm
Purchased at $400K, now valued at $500K+. Renting at $600/wk — a 7.8% yield with absolutely positive cash flow. Holding costs (mortgage at 6%, rates, insurance) total approximately $520/wk, leaving $80/wk profit in the investor's pocket from day one. Granny flat potential would push income to $900+/wk.
Living in Geelong (Norlane & Corio)
Transport
Corio and North Shore stations (V/Line Geelong line) — 55 min to Southern Cross. Princes Freeway and Geelong Ring Road.
Schools
Northern Bay College, Corio Bay Senior College. Access to broader Geelong education network.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Geelong CBD (15 min), Geelong Hospital, Deakin University, Waterfront Geelong, Great Ocean Road access.
Demographics
Working-class community with strong employment base. Healthcare workers (Geelong Hospital), manufacturing, and university students.