Geelong West vs Manifold Heights
The verdict
Geelong West is more affordable, with a median house price of $896K versus $987K in Manifold Heights. Geelong West rates higher for transport (75 vs 64). On the separate residential safety score, Manifold Heights rates higher (93 vs 62/100 in Geelong West).
Scores
| Geelong West | Manifold Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 76 |
| Transport | 75 | 64 |
| Education | 73 | 72 |
| Liveability | 95 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Geelong West | Manifold Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,345 | 2,681 |
| Median age | 36 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,797 | $1,820 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.3% | 51.7% |
| Born in Australia | 77.1% | 84.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Geelong West High Growth · Manifold Heights High Growth
Property
| Geelong West | Manifold Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $896K | $987K |
| Median unit price | $529K | $463K |
| House price YoY | -18.1% | -28.6% |
| 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 | Manifold Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 62 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 449 | 298 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 477 | 186 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 327 | 112 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,801 | 2,909 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Geelong West | Manifold Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,076 | 1,071 |
See the full school list on each profile: Geelong West · Manifold Heights
Transport
| Geelong West | Manifold Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 64 |
| 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 | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Geelong West | Manifold Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Parks | 7 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 66 | 71 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 990 m | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 65.2 km | 65.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.2 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Geelong West | Manifold Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,345 | 2,681 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,746 | 2,827 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,960 | 4,000 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.34% | 1.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Geelong West or Manifold Heights?
Manifold Heights has the higher residential safety score (Geelong West 62/100 vs Manifold Heights 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Geelong West or Manifold Heights?
Geelong West is more affordable, with a median house price of $896K versus $987K.
Which has better schools, Geelong West or Manifold Heights?
Geelong West has a higher average school ICSEA (Geelong West 1076 vs Manifold Heights 1071; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Geelong West or Manifold Heights?
Geelong West has the higher transport score (Geelong West 75/100 vs Manifold Heights 64/100).
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