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Geelong VIC vs Parramatta NSW: Property Investment Comparison

VIC · 3220  |  NSW · 2150

Geelong, VIC
38
Weak
out of 100
VS
Parramatta, NSW
62
Good
out of 100

Geelong vs Parramatta — Head-to-Head Comparison

Metric Geelong Parramatta Winner
Median Sale Price $915,000 $641,250 Geelong ✓
Median Weekly Rent (ABS est.) $370/wk $685/wk Parramatta ✓
Gross Rental Yield 2.1% 5.5% Parramatta ✓
1yr Price Growth +11.6% -41.8% Geelong ✓
5yr Price Growth +3.6% — —
👥 Population 5,811 30,211 Parramatta ✓
💵 Median HH Income $86,840/yr $108,784/yr Parramatta ✓
Renter % 57% 88% Parramatta ✓
Investment Score 38 62 Parramatta ✓

Geelong — Score Breakdown

Yield 8/25
Growth 1/20
Renter Demand 16/15
Affordability 4/15
Income Stability 4/10
Liquidity 0/10
Confidence 5/5

Parramatta — Score Breakdown

Yield 19/25
Growth 2/20
Renter Demand 16/15
Affordability 8/15
Income Stability 4/10
Liquidity 10/10
Confidence 5/5
📋 Geelong Demographics (ABS 2021)
Population
5,811
Median Income
$86,840/yr
Median Age
40
Renter %
57%
Dwellings
1,928
📋 Parramatta Demographics (ABS 2021)
Population
30,211
Median Income
$108,784/yr
Median Age
32
Renter %
88%
Dwellings
9,376
Geelong Recent Sales

No recent sales data available.

Parramatta Recent Sales
78 Great Western Hwy, Parramatta NSW 2150 $490,000
2026-06-11
180 George St, Parramatta NSW 2150 $786,500
2026-06-11
4 Peace Lane, Parramatta NSW 2150 $570,000
2026-06-11
42 Macarthur St, Parramatta NSW 2150 $683,000
2026-06-11
3 Sorrell St, Parramatta NSW 2150 $750,000
2026-06-10
Based on government data
Parramatta scores higher for investment potential
With an investment score of 62/100 and 5.5% gross yield, Parramatta ranks ahead on our composite scorecard covering yield, affordability, renter demand, income stability, and liquidity.

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Geelong vs Parramatta — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Geelong or Parramatta better for property investment?
On our composite scorecard, Geelong scores 38/100 and Parramatta scores 62/100, weighing yield, growth, renter demand, affordability, income stability and data confidence. Treat this as a shortlist signal and verify independently.
Which has a higher rental yield, Geelong or Parramatta?
Geelong shows an indicative gross yield of 2.1% versus 5.55% for Parramatta, based on public price and rent data.
What is the median house price in Geelong vs Parramatta?
The median sale price is approximately $915,000 in Geelong and $641,250 in Parramatta from government public records.
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