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VIC › North Geelong › Thompson Rd

222 Thompson Rd, North Geelong VIC 3215

For saleHouse

$619,000–$679,000

For sale

Asking range

$435,000

Last sold

3 Nov 2020

3

Bedrooms

1

Bathrooms

4

Car spaces

613 m²

Land

Districts ViewPrice evidencePlanningSite constraintsHistoryListing

Districts View

Given the $619,000–$679,000 ask, is this worth your time?

Why this ask?

  • FactListed for sale, asking $619,000–$679,000(Listing record · 21 July 2026)
  • FactLand 613 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded House sales in North Geelong (last 5 years) with land size: median $1,553/m² of land (n=58). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)
  • CalculationAsk is 14% below the North Geelong median recorded sale ($721,000, n=11, last 12 months).(Districts calculation from recorded sales)
  • CalculationIf it leased at North Geelong's advertised median rent ($472/wk), implied gross yield would be 3.97% — this is not a rent for this listing.(Districts scenario calculation)

What could make it worth more?

  • FactZoned TRANSPORT ZONE 2 - PRINCIPAL ROAD NETWORK (TRZ2) under the ZN.(Vicmap Planning · 31 Aug 2026)

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.

Price evidence

The ask against the evidence

Asking

$619,000–$679,000

Asking range · $1,010/m² of land

Last recorded sale $435,000 (3 Nov 2020).

Local land rate: recorded House sales in North Geelong (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,553/m² of land (n=58). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

North Geelong at a glance

3,350

People

$721,000

Median sale

$472/wk

Median rent

3.40%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full North Geelong report →

Vs North Geelong

-14.1%

Median sale

Suburb $721,000

+0.57 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.40%

Suburb median $721,000 from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Total cost to purchase

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Purchase Price
$619,000
Stamp Duty (Victoria)
$32,210
Transfer/Registration Fee
$1,553
Mortgage Registration (est., if financed)
$200
Legal & Conveyancing (est.)
$2,000
Building & Pest Inspection (est.)
$700
Rates & Water Adjustment at Settlement (est.)
$800
Total cash required
$656,463

$37,463 on top of the price (6.1% extra)

  • Stamp Duty (Victoria)
  • Transfer/Registration Fee
  • Mortgage Registration
  • Legal & Conveyancing
  • Building & Pest Inspection
  • Rates & Water Adjustment

Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.

Stamp duty and transfer fees: Victoria schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.

Rental yield

Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.

Pre-filled with North Geelong's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.

Net yield
2.47%
Annual cashflow (pre-tax)
$-16,929
Interest cover (DSCR)
0.47
Annual rent
$24,544
Operating expenses
$9,285
Loan amount
$495,200
Annual interest
$32,188
Gross yield
3.97%

Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.

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Planning

Planning and development

Planning scheme

ZN

Zone

TRANSPORT ZONE 2 - PRINCIPAL ROAD NETWORK

TRZ2

Jurisdiction

Greater Geelong

Greater Geelong, VIC

Planning overlays

  • environmentalNot detected

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: Vicmap Planning
  • Dataset: PLAN_ZONE
  • Retrieved: 31 Aug 2026
  • Version: 1
  • Parcel: 41061388

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

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, bushfire and heritage

i

Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Records

Property history

202020232026$435k$619k
  • Sold (recorded)
  • Asking price (not a sale)
  1. Listed$619,000–$679,000available21 July 2026
  2. Sold$435,0003 Nov 2020
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted19 May 2020
  4. Listedprice unknowncompleted19 May 2020

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

VIC

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

Confidence: medium

Zoned TRANSPORT ZONE 2 - PRINCIPAL ROAD NETWORK · TRZ2 (ZN). Official parcel area about 614 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

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.

What competition will it face?

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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 4.0%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Verdict

What this means for this property

Districts view

Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.

Detail

The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”

Read more

Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.

The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.

Evidence

What is known for this property

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

    Knownmedium

    Zoned TRANSPORT ZONE 2 - PRINCIPAL ROAD NETWORK · TRZ2 (ZN). Official parcel area about 614 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Knownmedium

    Official parcel about 614 m² — land size can look like optionality. No material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    No DA adapter returned applications for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

North Geelong in one glance

North Geelong at a glance

3,350

People

$721,000

Median sale

$472/wk

Median rent

3.40%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full North Geelong report →

Keep researching

  • Why North Geelong? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in North Geelong →
  • Other records on Thompson Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Harcourts North Geelong

Timeless Character, Modern Updates & Outstanding Potential

Perfectly positioned in one of Geelong's most convenient locations, this solid brick home offers the ideal combination of character, comfort and future potential on a generous 613sqm (approx.) allotment. Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated, it presents an exceptional opportunity for first home buyers, growing families, investors or tradespeople seeking space, practicality and an unbeatable location.

From the moment you arrive, the potential is clear, with the home's classic façade and established gardens creating an inviting first impression. Inside, you'll immediately appreciate the timeless elegance of polished hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, ornate decorative cornices and ceiling roses, and spacious proportions that reflect the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The generous light-filled lounge provides a warm and welcoming place to relax, seamlessly flowing through to the adjoining dining room to create a versatile living zone perfect for everyday family life and entertaining alike.

The updated kitchen is bright, functional and well equipped with ample storage and generous bench space, while the renovated bathroom offers modern finishes and a fresh contemporary feel. Three generous bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation, complemented by a separate laundry, separate toilet and a practical floorplan ready to enjoy while offering scope to further personalise over time.

Read the full description

Outside is where this property's true potential comes to life. Set on a generous 613sqm (approx.) allotment, the expansive backyard offers outstanding flexibility for a wide range of buyers. The long driveway leads to a substantial garage (in need of some love) along with multiple additional sheds, providing an ideal foundation for tradies, car enthusiasts, workshops, home businesses or those simply requiring exceptional storage. There is also exciting potential to further enhance the property with a second dwelling or granny flat (STCA), while still leaving plenty of room for children and pets to enjoy. Ample off-street parking provides space for additional vehicles, trailers, caravans or boats.

Positioned within easy reach of North Geelong Secondary College, Holy Family Primary School, the Separation Street shopping precinct, Bell Park Plaza, Bell Post Shopping Centre, North Geelong Train Station, Geelong CBD, the Waterfront, Cotton On headquarters and Geelong Ring Road access, this outstanding home delivers an enviable lifestyle with every convenience close by.

Whether you're looking to move straight in, invest, renovate, develop (STCA) or simply secure a substantial landholding in a rapidly growing location, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Due Diligence checklist are available at www.consumer.vic.gov.au/duediligencechecklist

Listing description written by Joe Grgic, Harcourts North Geelong — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Broadband
  • Floorboards
  • Fully Fenced
  • Living Areas: 1
  • Reverse Cycle Aircon
  • Secure Parking
  • Toilets: 1
  • Workshop
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