Geelong at a glance
5,841
People
$1,260,000
Median sale
$472/wk
Median rent
1.95%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Geelong › Forrest St
$722,500
Last sold
25 July 2026
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
132 m²
Land
Districts View
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Price evidence
Last sold
$722,500
25 July 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Geelong (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,390/m² of land (n=20). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Geelong at a glance
5,841
People
$1,260,000
Median sale
$472/wk
Median rent
1.95%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Geelong
-42.7%
Median sale
Suburb $1,260,000
+1.45 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.95%
Suburb median $1,260,000 from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
ZN
Zone
GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 5
GRZ5
Jurisdiction
Greater Geelong
Greater Geelong, VIC
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
The official layer maps a heritage listed area on this parcel, intersecting about 99.8% of it (Vicmap Planning, retrieved 30 Aug 2026). Verify the extent against the title before relying on unaffected land.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
VICZoned GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 5 · GRZ5 (ZN). Official parcel area about 132 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Heritage constraint may block demolition or dual occupancy even on a large block. Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. The listing may look cheap relative to land or the street. What reduces it: HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO931). Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $472/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms. Heritage constraints are a maintenance and alteration cost, not usually a rent premium by themselves.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Loaded constraints look like they kill a naive land-size story. Pay house money, or walk, until a planner confirms a pathway.
Detail
The listing may look cheap relative to land or the street. What reduces it: HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO931). Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site.
Nearby competing dwellings and net yield are still unknown.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 5 · GRZ5 (ZN). Official parcel area about 132 m². Dual occupancy looks constrained by site overlays or terrain. Two-lot subdivision looks unlikely on the loaded constraints. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownVictoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
KnownmediumThe listing may look cheap relative to land or the street. What reduces it: HERITAGE OVERLAY (HO931). Heritage can block demolition and dual occupancy even when land size looks like a site.
Lot-level flood
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Geelong at a glance
5,841
People
$1,260,000
Median sale
$472/wk
Median rent
1.95%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by McGrath Geelong | NewtownPerfectly positioned between the picturesque Barwon River and Geelong's iconic waterfront, this stylish three-bedroom townhouse delivers a low-maintenance lifestyle of comfort, convenience and contemporary design.
Designed with modern living in mind, the home features light-filled interiors, quality finishes and seamless indoor-outdoor integration. Residents also enjoy access to beautifully landscaped communal gardens and shared outdoor spaces that create a welcoming sense of community.
Enjoy the best of South Geelong living with Richmond Oval just moments away, George Trickey Playground within walking distance, and highly regarded schools including South Geelong Primary School and Geelong High School close by. A selection of popular cafés, local amenities and South Geelong Railway Station are all within easy reach, while the Geelong CBD, waterfront precinct and Eastern Beach can be reached in minutes.
Offering an enviable lifestyle in one of Geelong's most convenient locations, this impressive residence presents the perfect opportunity to enjoy modern living close to everything.
- Attractive rental returns
- Three bedrooms with built-in robes
- Main bedroom with ensuite
- Open-plan living and dining
- Heating/cooling
- Modern kitchen with induction cooking and dishwasher
- Central bathroom with separate bath and shower
- Ground-floor powder room
- European laundry and excellent storage
- Private alfresco courtyard
- Double remote garage with internal access
- Landscaped communal gardens
Listing description written by David Cortous, McGrath Geelong | Newtown — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.