Geelong West vs Newtown (Greater Geelong)
The verdict
Geelong West rates higher for transport (75 vs 59). Geelong West is closer to the coast (990 m vs 2.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Newtown (Greater Geelong) rates higher (77 vs 62/100 in Geelong West).
Scores
| Geelong West | Newtown (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 77 |
| Transport | 75 | 59 |
| Education | 73 | 76 |
| Liveability | 95 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Geelong West | Newtown (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,345 | 10,445 |
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,797 | $2,092 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 53.3% | 57.2% |
| Born in Australia | 77.1% | 82.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Geelong West High Growth · Newtown (Greater Geelong) High Growth
Property
| Geelong West | Newtown (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $896K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $529K | $583K |
| House price YoY | -18.1% | Data not available |
| 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 | Newtown (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 62 | 77 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 449 | 412 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 477 | 249 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 327 | 211 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,801 | 3,686 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Geelong West | Newtown (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 10 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,076 | 1,111 |
See the full school list on each profile: Geelong West · Newtown (Greater Geelong)
Transport
| Geelong West | Newtown (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 51 |
| 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 | Newtown (Greater 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 | 4 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 42 | 19 |
| Parks | 7 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | 66 | 318 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 990 m | 2.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 65.2 km | 66.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.2 km | 3.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Geelong West | Newtown (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,345 | 10,445 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,746 | 10,430 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,960 | 15,586 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.34% | -0.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Geelong West or Newtown (Greater Geelong)?
Newtown (Greater Geelong) has the higher residential safety score (Geelong West 62/100 vs Newtown (Greater Geelong) 77/100).
Which has better schools, Geelong West or Newtown (Greater Geelong)?
Newtown (Greater Geelong) has a higher average school ICSEA (Geelong West 1076 vs Newtown (Greater Geelong) 1111; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Geelong West or Newtown (Greater Geelong)?
Geelong West has the higher transport score (Geelong West 75/100 vs Newtown (Greater Geelong) 59/100).
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