Breakwater vs South Geelong
The verdict
Breakwater is more affordable, with a median house price of $555K versus $926K in South Geelong. South Geelong rates higher for transport (87 vs 53). South Geelong is closer to the coast (2.4 km vs 3.9 km).
Scores
| Breakwater | South Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 85 |
| Transport | 53 | 87 |
| Education | 48 | 70 |
| Liveability | 86 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Breakwater | South Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,060 | 1,014 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,077 | $1,642 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.6% | 48.9% |
| Born in Australia | 73.9% | 79.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Breakwater High Growth · South Geelong High Growth
Property
| Breakwater | South Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $555K | $926K |
| Median unit price | $446K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -9.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Breakwater | South Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 377 | 690 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 849 | 1,677 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 849 | 394 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,302 | 21,795 |
Breakwater and South Geelong are commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Breakwater | South Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Breakwater · South Geelong
Transport
| Breakwater | South Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 920 m |
Liveability
| Breakwater | South Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 7 |
| Parks | 1 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.9 km | 2.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 66.0 km | 65.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.9 km | 2.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Breakwater | South Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,060 | 1,014 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,078 | 1,031 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,582 | 1,513 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.42% | 0.42% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Breakwater or South Geelong?
Breakwater is more affordable, with a median house price of $555K versus $926K.
Which has better public transport, Breakwater or South Geelong?
South Geelong has the higher transport score (Breakwater 53/100 vs South Geelong 87/100).
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