Thomson (Greater Geelong) vs Whittington
The verdict
Thomson (Greater Geelong) rates higher for liveability (86 vs 70).
Scores
| Thomson (Greater Geelong) | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 60 |
| Transport | 64 | 60 |
| Education | 54 | 48 |
| Liveability | 86 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Thomson (Greater Geelong) | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,606 | 3,990 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,126 | $959 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.0% | 19.8% |
| Born in Australia | 77.9% | 73.7% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.2 |
Growth: Thomson (Greater Geelong) High Growth · Whittington High Growth
Property
| Thomson (Greater Geelong) | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $516K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $401K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 11.0% |
| 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
| Thomson (Greater Geelong) | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,619 | 652 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 498 | 451 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,059 | 1,479 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,138 | 8,797 |
Thomson (Greater Geelong) is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Thomson (Greater Geelong) | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,005 | 947 |
See the full school list on each profile: Thomson (Greater Geelong) · Whittington
Transport
| Thomson (Greater Geelong) | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Thomson (Greater Geelong) | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.5 km | 2.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 64.7 km | 64.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.6 km | 3.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Thomson (Greater Geelong) | Whittington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,606 | 3,990 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,634 | 3,932 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,396 | 5,954 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.43% | -0.37% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Thomson (Greater Geelong) or Whittington?
Thomson (Greater Geelong) has a higher average school ICSEA (Thomson (Greater Geelong) 1005 vs Whittington 947; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Thomson (Greater Geelong) or Whittington?
Thomson (Greater Geelong) has the higher transport score (Thomson (Greater Geelong) 64/100 vs Whittington 60/100).
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