Geelong vs Newcastle
The verdict
Geelong is more affordable, with a median house price of $925K versus $1.33M in Newcastle. Geelong rates higher for transport (92 vs 87).
Scores
GeelongNewcastle
| Geelong | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 88 |
| Transport | 92 | 87 |
| Education | 74 | 75 |
| Liveability | 98 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Geelong | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,811 | 3,852 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,670 | $1,943 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.6% | 54.4% |
| Born in Australia | 71.8% | 75.4% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 1.7 |
Growth: Geelong High Growth · Newcastle High Growth
Property
| Geelong | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $925K | $1.33M |
| Median unit price | $671K | $1.02M |
| House price YoY | -18.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Geelong | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,291 | 675 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 860 | 701 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 912 | 935 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 39,976 | 48,339 |
Geelong is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Geelong | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,072 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Geelong · Newcastle
Transport
| Geelong | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 87 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 46 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 9 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 840 m | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Geelong | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 122 | 89 |
| Parks | 14 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 20 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 620 m | 660 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 64.6 km | 117.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 710 m | 740 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 410 m | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Geelong | Newcastle | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,811 | 3,852 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,911 | 4,387 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,671 | 6,519 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.43% | 3.30% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Geelong or Newcastle?
Geelong is more affordable, with a median house price of $925K versus $1.33M.
Which has better public transport, Geelong or Newcastle?
Geelong has the higher transport score (Geelong 92/100 vs Newcastle 87/100).
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