Granny Flat Rental Living in Greater Geelong, VIC

Posted 23rd July, 2025

Since Victoria has updated planning permit regulations to encourage the development of granny flats as a housing solution, more rental options have become available across the state. Granny flats are usually an affordable housing option with a smaller carbon footprint, designed with sustainable features. This make the agriculture-friendly City of Geelong a perfect place for GrannyFlat Rental Living.

Geelong offers a relaxed lifestyle with a relaxed coastal atmosphere, close proximity to both beaches and the countryside, and convenient access to Melbourne and Natural attractions.

What's in Geelong?

• Some suburbs in the Greater Geelong Region include Belmont, Grovedale, Ocean Grove, Newcome, The Bellarine Peninsular and Geelong itself
• Spend your days exploring the beautiful beaches, great bakeries, Barwon River and the Geelong Botanic Gardens, then buy your own flowers at the Geelong Flower Farm
• Head into town for the lively community atmosphere, shopping and dining
• Geelong offers a calm night life, consisting of breweries, restaurants, bars and wineries like Provenance Wines
• Visit Geelong Gallery and a range of specific museums
• Stock up on fresh produce at the Makers and Growers Market in the Steampacket Gardens the first Sunday of each month
• Pick your own fresh strawberries and blueberries at local farms like Surf Coast Strawberry Fields and Tuckerberry Hill
• Anyone can enjoy the hand carved wooden carousel from circa 1892, featuring a European carnival band organ, that has been restored into a vibrant Geelong landmark.
• Celebrate in the festivals such as: Geelong Revival Motoring Festival, the Festival of Sails and the annual Pako Festa that celebrates diversity through the streets of Geelong

Location and Accessibility:

• An hour drive or train ride away, find Melbourne and its many urban-life attractions, and there's always something on in the city!
• access to the vibrant art and music culture
• culinary experiences - there's always something on in the city
• abundant job opportunities
• great coffee
• Just outside Greater Geelong, access an Australian National Heritage, the Great Ocean Road, a scenic drive from Torquay to Allansford that exhibits the 12 Apostles, among other attractions. Less than two hours along the drive, discover the Great Otway National Park, a stunning and accessible display of forest, waterfalls and the coastline.
• 20 minutes from Geelong, enjoy the Golden Plains Shire Farmers Market the first Saturday of the month

Once you've explored the luxuries beyond, head home to your granny flat in Geelong to escape the heavy traffic, back to your coastal community. Enjoy lower rent in Geelong with more green space, and a relaxed atmosphere that values our natural environment, like the granny flat rental lifestyle.

Find your home in Greater Geelong

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Written by Alysha de Ruyter.

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