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Geelong West vs Herne Hill

The verdict

Herne Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $727K versus $896K in Geelong West. Geelong West rates higher for transport (75 vs 61). Geelong West is closer to the coast (990 m vs 2.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Herne Hill rates higher (86 vs 62/100 in Geelong West).

Scores

Geelong WestHerne Hill
Geelong WestHerne Hill
Overall8170
Transport7561
Education7363
Liveability9584

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Geelong WestHerne Hill
Population7,3453,507
Median age3636
Median household income (wk)$1,797$1,420
Bachelor degree or higher53.3%40.6%
Born in Australia77.1%83.7%
Avg household size2.22.1

Growth: Geelong West High Growth · Herne Hill High Growth

Property

Geelong WestHerne Hill
Median house price$896K$727K
Median unit price$529K$361K
House price YoY-18.1%-11.9%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Geelong WestHerne Hill
Residential safety score6286
Break & enter dwelling /100k449257
Motor vehicle theft /100k477143
Domestic assault /100k327314
Total incidents /100k (all)7,8012,766

Total incidents over time

Schools

Geelong WestHerne Hill
Total schools23
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,0761,059

See the full school list on each profile: Geelong West · Herne Hill

Transport

Geelong WestHerne Hill
Transport score7561
Train stations00
Bus stops3317
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)1.1 km2.8 km

Liveability

Geelong WestHerne Hill
Summer max temp24.8°C24.8°C
Winter max temp14.0°C14.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)540540
Supermarkets40
Cafes & restaurants425
Parks75
Playgrounds85
Swimming pools6618
Medical GPs20
Distance to coast (km)990 m2.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)65.2 km66.4 km
Nearest beach (km)2.2 km4.1 km
Nearest hospital (km)1.8 km3.5 km

Population & growth

Geelong WestHerne Hill
Population (2021)7,3453,507
Estimated 20257,7463,698
Projected 204110,9605,233
Annual growth rate1.34%1.33%

Common questions

Which is safer, Geelong West or Herne Hill?

Herne Hill has the higher residential safety score (Geelong West 62/100 vs Herne Hill 86/100).

Which is more affordable, Geelong West or Herne Hill?

Herne Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $727K versus $896K.

Which has better schools, Geelong West or Herne Hill?

Geelong West has a higher average school ICSEA (Geelong West 1076 vs Herne Hill 1059; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Geelong West or Herne Hill?

Geelong West has the higher transport score (Geelong West 75/100 vs Herne Hill 61/100).

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Data sources

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