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 West | Herne Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 70 |
| Transport | 75 | 61 |
| Education | 73 | 63 |
| Liveability | 95 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Geelong West | Herne Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,345 | 3,507 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,797 | $1,420 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.3% | 40.6% |
| Born in Australia | 77.1% | 83.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Geelong West High Growth · Herne Hill High Growth
Property
| Geelong West | Herne Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $896K | $727K |
| Median unit price | $529K | $361K |
| House price YoY | -18.1% | -11.9% |
| 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
| Geelong West | Herne Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 62 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 449 | 257 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 477 | 143 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 327 | 314 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,801 | 2,766 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Geelong West | Herne Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,076 | 1,059 |
See the full school list on each profile: Geelong West · Herne Hill
Transport
| Geelong West | Herne Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 61 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Geelong West | Herne Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 42 | 5 |
| Parks | 7 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 66 | 18 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 990 m | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 65.2 km | 66.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.2 km | 4.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Geelong West | Herne Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,345 | 3,507 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,746 | 3,698 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,960 | 5,233 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.34% | 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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