Newtown (Greater Geelong)
VIC 3220 · Greater Geelong
10,445 (2021) → 10,430 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Newtown (Greater Geelong) is a high growth suburb in Greater Geelong, VIC 3220, about 67km from Melbourne CBD. With a median unit price of $583K, Newtown (Greater Geelong) is a predominantly apartment market. The suburb has 10 schools, a transport score of 59/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Newtown (Greater Geelong) has an overall score of 77/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 77/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.77%), India (1.3%), China (1.1%), New Zealand (0.93%), Netherlands (0.5%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.31%), Italian (0.61%), Croatian (0.52%), Cantonese (0.5%), French (0.36%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1038 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- The Geelong CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1150
- Chilwell Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1132
- Fyans Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1129
- St Robert's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1111
- Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1097
- Newtown Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1087
- St Joseph's College GeelongSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1072
- The Geelong College Preparatory SchoolCombined · Independent
- Geelong Grammar School - Bostock House CampusCombined · Independent
- Geelong Lutheran College - St John's Newtown CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1033
- Belmont Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1098
- Ashby Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1056
- Manifold Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1071
- Geelong South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1086
- Montpellier Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1097
- Holy Spirit Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1071
- Roslyn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1083
- St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1096
- Belmont High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1043
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1098
- St Joseph's College Geelong - Westcourt CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.5km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Newtown (Greater Geelong)
Is Newtown (Greater Geelong) safe?
Newtown (Greater Geelong) has a residential safety score of 77/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,686 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Newtown (Greater Geelong)?
In Newtown (Greater Geelong), the .
How far is Newtown (Greater Geelong) from Melbourne CBD?
Newtown (Greater Geelong) is about 66.8 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Newtown (Greater Geelong)?
Newtown (Greater Geelong) has 10 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1111 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Newtown (Greater Geelong)?
Newtown (Greater Geelong) has a transport score of 59/100 and 51 bus stops.