Herne Hill vs Newtown (Greater Geelong)
The verdict
Newtown (Greater Geelong) rates higher for education (76 vs 63). Herne Hill has a shorter estimated CBD commute (175 vs 176 min). 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 | 1,060 | 1,112 |
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) | 175 | 176 |
| 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 1060 vs Newtown (Greater Geelong) 1112; 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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