Cedar Woods Properties has unveiled Somerley, a new masterplanned residential community set to contribute long-term housing supply, lifestyle amenity and placemaking outcomes in Corio, one of Greater Geelong’s key growth suburbs.
Located on an 18.6-hectare site along Plantation Road, adjoining Sutcliffe Reserve, Somerley will deliver approximately 400 new homes designed to meet the evolving needs of the region. The masterplan incorporates a central park, integrated walking and cycling paths, and direct access to nearby open space, including the You Yangs Regional Park, supporting an active and connected lifestyle.
The development has been planned to accommodate a broad demographic, including families, first-home buyers, downsizers and investors, with a range of lot sizes and building options available. Somerley is designed to evolve alongside its residents, offering flexibility, liveability and long-term value within a well-established urban setting.
Greater Geelong continues to experience strong economic and employment growth, with job creation averaging 4.5 per cent per annum over the past five years, underpinning sustained demand for new housing across the region. Positioned less than 10 kilometres from the Geelong CBD, Somerley benefits from proximity to employment hubs, education, health services and cultural infrastructure.
Connectivity is a defining feature of the community. Direct access to the Princes Freeway enables efficient travel to Geelong and Melbourne, while Avalon Airport and Corio Railway Station provide additional regional and metropolitan links. Existing local amenity, including Corio Village Shopping Centre, schools and recreational facilities, further supports everyday convenience for future residents.
Cedar Woods applies a place-led, hyperlocal approach across its Victorian developments to ensure new communities integrate with their surrounding context. For Somerley, the company has partnered with Geelong-based creative agency IvyStreet to help shape the identity of the precinct through local insight and community understanding.
This collaboration informs the design narrative of Somerley, ensuring the development reflects the character, history and ongoing transformation of Corio and Greater Geelong, while contributing positively to the suburb’s future growth.
The first land release at Somerley is anticipated in February 2026, marking the next step in Cedar Woods’ ongoing investment in Victorian residential communities and the future of Greater Geelong.
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