5/24 Retreat Rd, Newtown is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1970. The property has a land size of 169m2 and floor size of 78m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in April 2026. There are other 2 bedroom Unit sold in Newtown in the last 12 months.
This quirky, modernist-style unit is a very rare opportunity to buy into the heart of Newtown at an affordable price.In almost original condition and the end property in a cluster of updated units at The Grove, this could be your perfect project for rejuvenation.Whether investor or owner, its not hard to imagine a clever and stylish makeover taking full advantage of the period features that are so much on trend now.Step into a time warp with a frosted glass screen and built-in display case separating the entry from the large living room. Big picture windows admit lots of light and overlook the front garden. The adjoining kitchen contains period cupboards and a side-by-side bench-top oven and cooktop.Two bedrooms have tall ceilings and built in robes and share a central bathroom. There is an adjoining laundry.This unit features a private front garden and single-car carport. It has a small, private courtyard at the rear which gives it a second street frontage to Manning Street.Geelongs most prestigious schools and Pakington Street are all in walking distance. The choice is yours, youre equidistance to both ends of Geelongs most popular boutique shopping strip and just minutes to Geelong train station, the CBD and Waterfront.DISCLAIMER: Please note that all information provided by Jellis Craig is in good faith and derived from sources believed to be accurate and current at the date of publication. Jellis Craig acts as a conduit for this information and advises prospective purchasers to conduct their own inquiries. Jellis Craig will not be liable for any loss resulting from actions or decisions made in reliance on the provided information.
The size of Newtown is approximately 5.8 square kilometres. There are 20 parks, covering nearly 17.4% of the total area. The population of Newtown in 2016 was 10155 people. By 2021 the population was 10445 showing a population growth of 2.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Newtown is 10-19 years. Households in Newtown are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Newtown work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 69.20% of the homes in Newtown were owner-occupied compared with 69.60% in 2016.
Newtown has 5,768 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Newtown have seen a 13.76% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 11.06% increase. As at 31 May 2026:
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