Ashbury Estate lies right in the heart of Armstrong Creek.
\nSo, we thought we\u2019d share some fun facts about why it\u2019s great to live in one of Geelong\u2019s fastest growing and most popular suburbs.
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\nLocation, location, location.
\nFirst up, it’s all about the location.
\nCovering a massive 2,600 hectares, Armstrong Creek is just 12kms from Geelong\u2019s CBD and 4kms from Marshall Train Station which connects to Melbourne’s CBD via the V\/Line regional train. It\u2019s also sits at the gateway to the Bellarine Peninsular with its myriad of wineries, cafes and restaurants, and is only 15 minutes by car to the Surf Coast and Victoria’s famous Great Ocean Road, home to some of Australia\u2019s best beaches.
\nCollectively, that means it offers the perfect balance between surf, city and country.
\nSo whether you’re a golfer, a foodie, a lover of the beach or the great outdoors, there\u2019s no shortage of fantastic attractions and activities nearby that are guaranteed to appeal \u2013 all within minutes of Ashbury Estate.
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\nIt\u2019s set for a growth spurt.
\nThe City of Greater Geelong is the fastest growing municipality in regional Victoria, with its current population of around 283,000 projected to increase to over 410,000 in the next two decades.
\nThat includes Armstrong Creek! Currently home to an estimated 13,600 people, its population is expected to more than double to almost 30,000 residents over the same period.
\nAll that growth means lots of investment in the area.
\nOver the next few years Armstrong Creek is set to benefit directly from improvements in infrastructure and transport including the $350M Bellarine Link, connecting the Surf Coast Highway and Barwon Heads Road; the $1B Greater Geelong rail upgrade including a new station in Armstrong Creek; and the completion of the Armstrong Creek Major Town Centre hosting a wide range of community facilities, educational services and health services.
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\nAnd let\u2019s not forget lots of great shopping\u2026and schools \u2026.and parks and reserves\u2026
\nIn fact the town is already rapidly growing, with a variety of existing and future facilities and amenities including 3 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 3 early learning centres; a new major Sports Reserve with a pavilion, netball\/tennis courts, cricket practice facilities and a playground; plenty of walking and cycling tracks; and \u2013 ultimately, 380 hectares of local parks and reserves. Phew!
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\nOh? And did we mention lots of jobs?
\nAll that growth and development means that employment opportunities in and around the suburb are also growing and projected to increase by around 10% across all industries over the next 2 years.
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\nBest of all, Armstrong Creek a great investment.
\nLand in Armstrong Creek is amongst the most affordable in the surrounding region. In 2022, the median price of land was $341,000 \u2013 $41,000 lower than the neighbouring Mount Duneed, and $59,000 less than the Greater Melbourne average.
\nArmstrong Creek\u2019s median house price has also grown 15% annually in the last 10 years, significantly outperforming the surrounding suburbs. Plus the area offers an attractive median rental yield of around 3.5% per annum.
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\nAll of which confirm that the decision to live at Ashbury Estate is the right one \u2013 for young families, first homebuyers, down-sizers and investors alike!
\nSo get ready to open yourself up to the undeniable charm of Armstrong Creek\u2013 and a chance to embrace wide-open spaces, with room to breathe and endless new places to explore. You definitely won\u2019t be disappointed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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