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Who’s actually buying warehouses right now?
A concreter and a cricket coach. In the first two weeks of selling MODE Business Park Corio, they were among the first buyers to put their hands up, and neither of them needs a truck.
Manny Singh
Director (OIEC), Fairmont Property Group · 3 min read · October 2026
The short answer: small warehouses in Geelong aren't just being bought by logistics companies. At MODE Business Park Corio, early enquiries have come from trades, sports and fitness operators, and small businesses that need flexible space they can own. If your business needs room to store, make, train, film or ship, a small warehouse may suit you better than a shopfront or an office. Just confirm your use with council first.
Warehouses aren't just for trucks. They're for any business that has outgrown a garage, a home office or someone else's rules.
A concrete businessComparing smaller and larger units. They needed somewhere to store equipment and materials with room to grow, and were weighing up paying for more space now against buying smaller and upgrading later.
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A cricket coachWanted the smallest unit, to run a cricket academy. High ceilings, an open floor and no landlord to answer to made a warehouse a better fit than a hall or a leased sports space.
Two very different businesses, in the same estate, for the same reason: they want space that works for them, and they want to own it.
What else can you run from a warehouse?
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Gyms and fitness studiosHigh ceilings, open floor space and room for heavy equipment.
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TradesConcreters, electricians, plumbers and builders storing tools, vehicles and materials.
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E-commerceStoring stock, packing orders and dispatching from one place.
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StudiosContent, photography, podcast and music studios that need space and privacy.
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Sports academiesCricket, martial arts, dance and other indoor training.
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Small manufacturing and workshopsFabrication, joinery, custom builds and repairs.
Watch: who's buying in Corio
Check your use before you buy
MODE Business Park Corio is zoned Commercial 2 (C2Z), which suits warehouse, office and trade uses. Some uses, such as gyms, indoor sports and recreation, may need a council permit. That's normal, but it's a step to take before you buy, not after.
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Ask the councilConfirm whether your use needs a permit at this address.
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Check the strata rulesOwners' corporation rules may cover noise, operating hours and parking.
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Think about parking and visitorsA gym or academy brings customers, not just staff.
How to choose the right unit size
Units at MODE Business Park Corio range from 153 m² to 284 m². Before you choose, ask yourself:
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What do you need to fit today?Equipment, stock, vehicles and people.
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Where will you be in 3 to 5 years?Buying slightly bigger now can cost less than moving later.
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Do you need an office and amenities?Each unit includes an office, kitchenette, shower and toilet.
Common questions
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Who buys small warehouses in Geelong?Trades, e-commerce businesses, gyms and fitness studios, sports academies, studios and small manufacturers, as well as investors, are buying small units around Geelong.
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Can I run a gym or sports academy from a warehouse?Often yes, but in Commercial 2 zoning, uses like gyms and indoor recreation may need a council permit. Confirm with council before you buy.
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What sizes are available at MODE Business Park Corio?Units range from 153 m² to 284 m², secured with a 10% deposit and the balance at settlement.
Fairmont only sells and leases industrial property across Melbourne's western corridor and Geelong. That focus is deliberate. It means we know the buyers who are active right now and what they are prepared to pay.
