Drumcondra vs Geelong West
The verdict
Drumcondra rates higher for transport (80 vs 75). On the separate residential safety score, Geelong West rates higher (62 vs 5/100 in Drumcondra).
Scores
DrumcondraGeelong West
| Drumcondra | Geelong West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 81 |
| Transport | 80 | 75 |
| Education | 74 | 73 |
| Liveability | 96 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Drumcondra | Geelong West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 571 | 7,345 |
| Median age | 50 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,022 | $1,797 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.4% | 53.3% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 77.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Growth: Drumcondra High Growth · Geelong West High Growth
Property
| Drumcondra | Geelong West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $896K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $529K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -18.1% |
| 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
| Drumcondra | Geelong West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 62 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,401 | 449 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,226 | 477 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 327 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,005 | 7,801 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Drumcondra | Geelong West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,076 |
See the full school list on each profile: Drumcondra · Geelong West
Transport
| Drumcondra | Geelong West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 75 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 33 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 840 m | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Drumcondra | Geelong West | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 42 |
| Parks | 1 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 21 | 66 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 250 m | 990 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 64.0 km | 65.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.2 km | 2.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 1.8 km |
Population & growth
| Drumcondra | Geelong West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 571 | 7,345 |
| Estimated 2025 | 570 | 7,746 |
| Projected 2041 | 852 | 10,960 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.04% | 1.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Drumcondra or Geelong West?
Geelong West has the higher residential safety score (Drumcondra 5/100 vs Geelong West 62/100).
Which has better public transport, Drumcondra or Geelong West?
Drumcondra has the higher transport score (Drumcondra 80/100 vs Geelong West 75/100).
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