Drumcondra vs North Geelong
The verdict
Drumcondra rates higher for education (74 vs 58). North Geelong rates higher for transport (88 vs 80). On the separate residential safety score, North Geelong rates higher (19 vs 5/100 in Drumcondra).
Scores
DrumcondraNorth Geelong
| Drumcondra | North Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 79 |
| Transport | 80 | 88 |
| Education | 74 | 58 |
| Liveability | 96 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Drumcondra | North Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 571 | 3,225 |
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,022 | $1,490 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.4% | 33.5% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 68.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Drumcondra High Growth · North Geelong High Growth
Property
| Drumcondra | North Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $643K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $304K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -1.2% |
| 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 | North Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 19 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,401 | 744 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,226 | 1,581 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 372 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,005 | 16,651 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Drumcondra | North Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Drumcondra · North Geelong
Transport
| Drumcondra | North Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 840 m | 800 m |
Liveability
| Drumcondra | North 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 | 0 | 8 |
| Parks | 1 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 21 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 250 m | 910 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 64.0 km | 63.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.2 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Drumcondra | North Geelong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 571 | 3,225 |
| Estimated 2025 | 570 | 3,222 |
| Projected 2041 | 852 | 4,812 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.04% | -0.02% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Drumcondra or North Geelong?
North Geelong has the higher residential safety score (Drumcondra 5/100 vs North Geelong 19/100).
Which has better public transport, Drumcondra or North Geelong?
North Geelong has the higher transport score (Drumcondra 80/100 vs North Geelong 88/100).
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