South Geelong vs Thomson (Greater Geelong)
The verdict
South Geelong rates higher for transport (87 vs 64).
Scores
South GeelongThomson (Greater Geelong)
| South Geelong | Thomson (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 69 |
| Transport | 87 | 64 |
| Education | 70 | 54 |
| Liveability | 97 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| South Geelong | Thomson (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,014 | 1,606 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,642 | $1,126 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.9% | 29.0% |
| Born in Australia | 79.6% | 77.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 1.9 |
Growth: South Geelong High Growth · Thomson (Greater Geelong) High Growth
Property
| South Geelong | Thomson (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $926K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -9.1% | 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
| South Geelong | Thomson (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 690 | 1,619 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,677 | 498 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 394 | 1,059 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 21,795 | 13,138 |
South Geelong and Thomson (Greater Geelong) are commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| South Geelong | Thomson (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,005 |
See the full school list on each profile: South Geelong · Thomson (Greater Geelong)
Transport
| South Geelong | Thomson (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 920 m | 2.1 km |
Liveability
| South Geelong | Thomson (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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 2.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 65.8 km | 64.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.4 km | 2.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| South Geelong | Thomson (Greater Geelong) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,014 | 1,606 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,031 | 1,634 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,513 | 2,396 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.42% | 0.43% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, South Geelong or Thomson (Greater Geelong)?
South Geelong has the higher transport score (South Geelong 87/100 vs Thomson (Greater Geelong) 64/100).
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