Highton vs Newtown (Greater Geelong)
The verdict
Newtown (Greater Geelong) rates higher for liveability (95 vs 85). Newtown (Greater Geelong) is closer to the coast (2.5 km vs 5.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Highton rates higher (100 vs 77/100 in Newtown (Greater Geelong)).
Scores
| Highton | Newtown (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 77 |
| Transport | 50 | 59 |
| Education | 73 | 76 |
| Liveability | 85 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Highton | Newtown (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,736 | 10,445 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,054 | $2,092 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.3% | 57.2% |
| Born in Australia | 77.3% | 82.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Highton High Growth · Newtown (Greater Geelong) High Growth
Property
| Highton | Newtown (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $899K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $521K | $583K |
| House price YoY | -4.8% | 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
| Highton | Newtown (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 77 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 174 | 412 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 101 | 249 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 193 | 211 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,040 | 3,686 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Highton | Newtown (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 10 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,098 | 1,111 |
See the full school list on each profile: Highton · Newtown (Greater Geelong)
Transport
| Highton | Newtown (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 59 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 74 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Highton | 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 | 8 | 19 |
| Parks | 33 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 19 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | 398 | 318 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.2 km | 2.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 69.5 km | 66.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | 3.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.5 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| Highton | Newtown (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 20,736 | 10,445 |
| Estimated 2025 | 22,202 | 10,430 |
| Projected 2041 | 30,941 | 15,586 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.72% | -0.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Highton or Newtown (Greater Geelong)?
Highton has the higher residential safety score (Highton 100/100 vs Newtown (Greater Geelong) 77/100).
Which has better schools, Highton or Newtown (Greater Geelong)?
Newtown (Greater Geelong) has a higher average school ICSEA (Highton 1098 vs Newtown (Greater Geelong) 1111; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Highton or Newtown (Greater Geelong)?
Newtown (Greater Geelong) has the higher transport score (Highton 50/100 vs Newtown (Greater Geelong) 59/100).
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