Herne Hill vs Newtown (Greater Geelong)
The verdict
Newtown (Greater Geelong) rates higher for education (76 vs 63). On the separate residential safety score, Herne Hill rates higher (86 vs 77/100 in Newtown (Greater Geelong)).
Scores
| Herne Hill | Newtown (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 77 |
| Transport | 61 | 59 |
| Education | 63 | 76 |
| Liveability | 84 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Herne Hill | Newtown (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,507 | 10,445 |
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,420 | $2,092 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.6% | 57.2% |
| Born in Australia | 83.7% | 82.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.5 |
Growth: Herne Hill High Growth · Newtown (Greater Geelong) High Growth
Property
| Herne Hill | Newtown (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $727K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $361K | $583K |
| House price YoY | -11.9% | 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
| Herne Hill | Newtown (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | 77 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 257 | 412 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 143 | 249 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 314 | 211 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,766 | 3,686 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Herne Hill | Newtown (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 10 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,059 | 1,111 |
See the full school list on each profile: Herne Hill · Newtown (Greater Geelong)
Transport
| Herne Hill | Newtown (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.8 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Herne Hill | 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 | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 19 |
| Parks | 5 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | 18 | 318 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.8 km | 2.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 66.4 km | 66.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.1 km | 3.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Herne Hill | Newtown (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,507 | 10,445 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,698 | 10,430 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,233 | 15,586 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.33% | -0.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Herne Hill or Newtown (Greater Geelong)?
Herne Hill has the higher residential safety score (Herne Hill 86/100 vs Newtown (Greater Geelong) 77/100).
Which has better schools, Herne Hill or Newtown (Greater Geelong)?
Newtown (Greater Geelong) has a higher average school ICSEA (Herne Hill 1059 vs Newtown (Greater Geelong) 1111; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Herne Hill or Newtown (Greater Geelong)?
Herne Hill has the higher transport score (Herne Hill 61/100 vs Newtown (Greater Geelong) 59/100).
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