Geelong: the vibe
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The verdict
Liked · 66Locals who have returned or stayed are fond of Geelong and see it as reinvented, though the sample is small and mostly promotional.
- revitalisation and renewed optimism
- lifestyle and coastal access
- creative reuse of old buildings
- community volunteering
- sense of belonging and pride
- grocery affordability struggles
- dated or sleepy CBD feel
- limited content from long-term residents
- Locals who left often return and stay for good
- Geelong has shed its sleepy reputation and is growing
- Coastal lifestyle is a major draw for newcomers
- Cost-of-living pressure is a real concern beneath the upbeat story
- Much of the praise comes from people tied to the production
Read from 5 videos, 12 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
Episode 5: Why Are People Moving to Geelong || Streets Discovered
Streets Discovered · 203K views · 2025
What viewers said
“I grew up in Geelong left & move to country NSW for about 10 years & missed the old girl like mad came back & haven't looked back... I'll admit going into the CBD reminds me of lines from James Taylor's song our town where he says "Main str”
“Great to see so many people volunteering. The numbers of people struggling to pay for groceries are staggering. On the other end is the developer making creative use of old buildings. Love that too.”
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“We are so thrilled at how far and wide this episode has reached. Exciting for people to be able to see what Geelong really has to offer. Great to have worked with you on this Luke.”
“Thanks for the reminder of what a great place Geelong is, Luke. So many positives to be proud of.”
“Thank you so much for taking the leap of faith Luke and believing your old friend wasn’t too crazy in making the shift!”
“Congratulations Luke - a great capture of what makes Geelong so great.”
“Another great job, team!! Love Geelong!”
“Love this episode, Luke. Each chapter builds seamlessly on the last and it’s becoming one flowing story. Only problem is, I now want to invest in every location you spotlight 🏠”
“Love this mate! Great shoot :)”
“Great episode!”
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