Breakwater vs Thomson (Greater Geelong)
The verdict
Thomson (Greater Geelong) rates higher for transport (64 vs 53). Thomson (Greater Geelong) is closer to the coast (2.5 km vs 3.9 km).
Scores
BreakwaterThomson (Greater Geelong)
| Breakwater | Thomson (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 69 |
| Transport | 53 | 64 |
| Education | 48 | 54 |
| Liveability | 86 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Breakwater | Thomson (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,060 | 1,606 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,077 | $1,126 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.6% | 29.0% |
| Born in Australia | 73.9% | 77.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 1.9 |
Growth: Breakwater High Growth · Thomson (Greater Geelong) High Growth
Property
| Breakwater | Thomson (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $555K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $446K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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 | Thomson (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 377 | 1,619 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 849 | 498 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 849 | 1,059 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,302 | 13,138 |
Breakwater and Thomson (Greater Geelong) are commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Breakwater | Thomson (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,005 |
See the full school list on each profile: Breakwater · Thomson (Greater Geelong)
Transport
| Breakwater | Thomson (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 53 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 15 |
| 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 | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| Breakwater | Thomson (Greater 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 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.9 km | 2.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 66.0 km | 64.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.9 km | 2.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Breakwater | Thomson (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,060 | 1,606 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,078 | 1,634 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,582 | 2,396 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.42% | 0.43% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Breakwater or Thomson (Greater Geelong)?
Thomson (Greater Geelong) has the higher transport score (Breakwater 53/100 vs Thomson (Greater Geelong) 64/100).
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