North Geelong vs Rippleside
The verdict
North Geelong is more affordable, with a median house price of $643K versus $1.07M in Rippleside. North Geelong rates higher for transport (88 vs 74). Rippleside rates higher for education (73 vs 58). On the separate residential safety score, Rippleside rates higher (42 vs 19/100 in North Geelong).
Scores
| North Geelong | Rippleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 80 |
| Transport | 88 | 74 |
| Education | 58 | 73 |
| Liveability | 87 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Geelong | Rippleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,225 | 994 |
| Median age | 40 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,490 | $2,103 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.5% | 52.3% |
| Born in Australia | 68.4% | 80.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: North Geelong High Growth · Rippleside High Growth
Property
| North Geelong | Rippleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $643K | $1.07M |
| Median unit price | $304K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.2% | -12.9% |
| 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
| North Geelong | Rippleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 19 | 42 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 744 | 805 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,581 | 402 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 372 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 16,651 | 5,634 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Geelong | Rippleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: North Geelong · Rippleside
Transport
| North Geelong | Rippleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 74 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 800 m | 330 m |
Liveability
| North Geelong | Rippleside | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 3 |
| Parks | 11 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 14 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 910 m | 210 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 63.5 km | 63.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.8 km | 2.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| North Geelong | Rippleside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,225 | 994 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,222 | 993 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,812 | 1,483 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.02% | -0.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Geelong or Rippleside?
Rippleside has the higher residential safety score (North Geelong 19/100 vs Rippleside 42/100).
Which is more affordable, North Geelong or Rippleside?
North Geelong is more affordable, with a median house price of $643K versus $1.07M.
Which has better public transport, North Geelong or Rippleside?
North Geelong has the higher transport score (North Geelong 88/100 vs Rippleside 74/100).
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