Rippleside Property Market
& Suburb Profile

Rippleside is a highly sought-after bayside location featuring many period homes, most of which have been respectfully renovated in keeping with their history. It's a friendly area with safe neighbourhoods made up of mostly young people and is conveniently located. Properties are tightly held in this area, so when a listing comes onto the market in Rippleside, it's quickly snapped up.

Rippleside Location

Rippleside adjoins Drumcondra, 2.5km north of Geelong City on Corio Bay. The locality covers the suburban area bounded by Corio Bay, East Victoria Street (the Western section is a part of North Geelong and separated by a pedestrian underpass), Melbourne Road and Rippleside Park.

History of Rippleside

Geelong's early settlers were attracted to the area which is now Rippleside because of its convenience, being close to the Melbourne-Geelong Road which runs to the west of Rippleside Park. By 1854, after Geelong settlers had purchased land in the area, the Rippleside Hotel and local general store were opened.

Rippleside Sporting & Recreation

Rippleside Park is in the suburb of Rippleside overlooking Corio Bay. It has a Vietnam War memorial and adjoins the beach with multiple picnic and bbq areas and a playground. Being such a large park, many events and activities occur here throughout the year, and it’s popular for group fitness activities and dog walking. There’s a restaurant and cafe, ample car parking and public toilets.

St Helens Park on the opposite end of Rippleside is also a popular place with an expansive fishing pier and a great view of Geelong's skyline. It has a children’s playground, picnic tables and toilet facilities.

Suburbs near Rippleside

Drumcondra
North Geelong
North Shore