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). North Geelong has a shorter estimated CBD commute (112 vs 168 min). 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) | 112 | 168 |
| 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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