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Norlane vs North Geelong

The verdict

Norlane is more affordable, with a median house price of $468K versus $643K in North Geelong. North Geelong rates higher for transport (88 vs 63). On the separate residential safety score, North Geelong rates higher (19 vs 5/100 in Norlane).

Scores

NorlaneNorth Geelong
NorlaneNorth Geelong
Overall6479
Transport6388
Education4658
Liveability7987

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

NorlaneNorth Geelong
Population8,6823,225
Median age3740
Median household income (wk)$909$1,490
Bachelor degree or higher19.1%33.5%
Born in Australia62.6%68.4%
Avg household size2.22.3

Growth: Norlane High Growth · North Geelong High Growth

Property

NorlaneNorth Geelong
Median house price$468K$643K
Median unit price$402K$304K
House price YoY5.5%-1.2%
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

NorlaneNorth Geelong
Residential safety score519
Break & enter dwelling /100k1,831744
Motor vehicle theft /100k5071,581
Domestic assault /100k1,854372
Total incidents /100k (all)18,86716,651

Total incidents over time

Schools

NorlaneNorth Geelong
Total schools42
Government20
Independent12
Average ICSEA943Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Norlane · North Geelong

Transport

NorlaneNorth Geelong
Transport score6388
Train stations01
Bus stops4334
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)1.3 km800 m

Liveability

NorlaneNorth Geelong
Summer max temp24.8°C24.8°C
Winter max temp14.0°C14.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)540540
Supermarkets20
Cafes & restaurants48
Parks1311
Playgrounds103
Swimming poolsData not available7
Medical GPs41
Distance to coast (km)1.6 km910 m
Distance to CBD (km)61.8 km63.5 km
Nearest beach (km)4.9 km3.8 km
Nearest hospital (km)6.6 km4.0 km

Population & growth

NorlaneNorth Geelong
Population (2021)8,6823,225
Estimated 20258,4833,222
Projected 204112,9554,812
Annual growth rate-0.58%-0.02%

Common questions

Which is safer, Norlane or North Geelong?

North Geelong has the higher residential safety score (Norlane 5/100 vs North Geelong 19/100).

Which is more affordable, Norlane or North Geelong?

Norlane is more affordable, with a median house price of $468K versus $643K.

Which has better public transport, Norlane or North Geelong?

North Geelong has the higher transport score (Norlane 63/100 vs North Geelong 88/100).

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Data sources

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