East Geelong VIC, 3219
East Geelong Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Dreaming of a property in East Geelong, VIC 3219? It's important to know whether the suburb meets your real estate requirements. The Homes.com.au suburb profile aims to give you a better understanding of East Geelong house prices, demographics & market trends to allow you to make informed decisions about your next home or investment.
If you are new to East Geelong, keep reading for a brief historical overview to find out more about the fantastic lifestyle and what the suburb has to offer.
Overview East Geelong is a residential suburb that is part of Geelong in Victoria, Australia. The entire suburb measures a total land area of 3.1 square kilometres and is part of the Federal Division of Corio.
East Geelong has a few neighbouring suburbs, namely Corio Bay, Geelong CBD, Newcomb, and South Geelong. The population is at 3,862 (based on the 2016 census).
Living in East Geelong East Geelong is one of the most sought-after residential suburbs in Geelong, Victoria. The Victoria housing market has been consistently strong for many years now, and this residential area is among the top choices for new home buyers and investors. East Geelong is abundant in large public open spaces, and the 81-hectare Eastern Park is proof of that. This park is also home to the Botanic Gardens and three ovals, and three other sports fields. The suburb also has its local shopping centre while offering easy access to the Geelong City Centre. It is home to many heritage-listed sites for the culture and history buffs, including the First Geelong Customs House and the Limeburners Point Lime Kiln Complex.
History of East Geelong East Geelong depended on building lime as its primary source of economic activity in the mid-1800s. The collection of lime deposits were used for many building trades in Melbourne during this time, and it went on for numerous decades. However, the production ceased by the 1880s, and these are now recognised as heritage sites.
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