Geelong building black spots identified as threat to housing target

The Armstrong Creek growth area continues to expand, delivering thousands of new homes. Dwelling approval are failing to keep up with population growth in Geelong building black spots which could undermine the city’s bid to meet ambitious housing targets. A new report reveals the number of residents moving in is outstripping housing supply in several suburbs. Highton/Wandana Heights recorded the largest shortfall of 192 dwelling approvals as the area’s population surged by more than 1200 between 2022-2025. RELATED: Red tape and soaring costs risk Geelong housing target Geelong defies slump as two-tier market emerges Geelong suburbs where demand is rising The Bolst Property Group analysis found 265 new homes were given the green light, despite estimated demand hitting more than 450. Clifton Springs, which includes the Curlewis growth area, Torquay and Geelong West and surrounding suburbs were among other area where demand outstripped home building approvals over that period. Nationally, the estimated approvals gap was 88,000, though most of that was concentrated in capital cities. Regional areas fared better, running about 20,000 dwellings ahead of demand. Across Geelong as a whole ...