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Belmont vs Newtown (Greater Geelong)

The verdict

Newtown (Greater Geelong) rates higher for education (76 vs 68). Newtown (Greater Geelong) is closer to the coast (2.5 km vs 4.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Belmont rates higher (84 vs 77/100 in Newtown (Greater Geelong)).

Scores

BelmontNewtown (Greater Geelong)
BelmontNewtown (Greater Geelong)
Overall7277
Transport5759
Education6876
Liveability9195

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

BelmontNewtown (Greater Geelong)
Population15,06610,445
Median age3740
Median household income (wk)$1,517$2,092
Bachelor degree or higher44.8%57.2%
Born in Australia79.0%82.2%
Avg household size2.32.5

Growth: Belmont High Growth · Newtown (Greater Geelong) High Growth

Property

BelmontNewtown (Greater Geelong)
Median house priceData not availableData not available
Median unit price$535K$583K
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

BelmontNewtown (Greater Geelong)
Residential safety score8477
Break & enter dwelling /100k285412
Motor vehicle theft /100k239249
Domestic assault /100k312211
Total incidents /100k (all)4,8323,686

Total incidents over time

Schools

BelmontNewtown (Greater Geelong)
Total schools710
Government63
Independent04
Average ICSEA1,0471,111

See the full school list on each profile: Belmont · Newtown (Greater Geelong)

Transport

BelmontNewtown (Greater Geelong)
Transport score5759
Train stations00
Bus stops6251
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)2.5 km2.0 km

Liveability

BelmontNewtown (Greater Geelong)
Summer max temp24.8°C24.8°C
Winter max temp14.0°C14.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)540540
Supermarkets82
Cafes & restaurants2319
Parks1718
Playgrounds3721
Swimming pools73318
Medical GPs71
Distance to coast (km)4.2 km2.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)67.8 km66.8 km
Nearest beach (km)4.2 km3.1 km
Nearest hospital (km)3.2 km2.0 km

Population & growth

BelmontNewtown (Greater Geelong)
Population (2021)15,06610,445
Estimated 202515,29410,430
Projected 204122,48115,586
Annual growth rate0.38%-0.04%

Common questions

Which is safer, Belmont or Newtown (Greater Geelong)?

Belmont has the higher residential safety score (Belmont 84/100 vs Newtown (Greater Geelong) 77/100).

Which has better schools, Belmont or Newtown (Greater Geelong)?

Newtown (Greater Geelong) has a higher average school ICSEA (Belmont 1047 vs Newtown (Greater Geelong) 1111; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Belmont or Newtown (Greater Geelong)?

Newtown (Greater Geelong) has the higher transport score (Belmont 57/100 vs Newtown (Greater Geelong) 59/100).

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