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Newtown (Greater Geelong)

VIC 3220 · Greater Geelong

10,445 (2021) → 10,430 est. (2025) · High Growth

77
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

10,445
Population
$583K
Median unit (2024)
77
Safety score
59
Transport score

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.

66.8 km
To Melbourne CBD
2.5 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
2.0 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

10,445
Population
40
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,092
vs NSW median+13.1%
Median taxable income (individual)$62,091/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +4%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3220 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher57.2%
Born in Australia82.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,090 / 89 / 825

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

Data not available
Median house (2024)
$583K-10.5%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

77
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

43
Break & enter dwelling412/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
26
Motor vehicle theft249/100k
22
Domestic assault211/100k
2
Robbery19/100k
14
Non-domestic assault134/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 385 (all categories, latest year)3,686 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

92

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

89
Within 10km10 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
3
Catholic (suburb)
4
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1038 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • The Geelong CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1156
  • Chilwell Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1139
  • Fyans Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1131
  • Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1105
  • St Robert's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1099
  • Newtown Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1076
  • St Joseph's College GeelongSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1075
  • Geelong Lutheran College - St John's Newtown CampusCombined · Independent
  • The Geelong College Preparatory SchoolCombined · Independent
  • Geelong Grammar School - Bostock House CampusCombined · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1046
  • Belmont Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1112
  • Ashby Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1059
  • Manifold Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1082
  • Geelong South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1088
  • Montpellier Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1101
  • Holy Spirit Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1068
  • Roslyn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1082
  • St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1107
  • Belmont High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1053
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1114
  • St Joseph's College Geelong - Westcourt CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.5km

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

59
51Bus
CBD commute (est.)176 min (bus)
Nearest train stationGeelong Railway (2.0 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate1.9% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
19.2%
Education & Training
12.0%
Retail Trade
10.0%
Construction
9.2%
Professional, Scientific & Technical
9.1%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

24.8°C
Summer max
14.0°C
Winter max
540mm
Rainfall/yr
6.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

182 in suburbSupermarkets
6119 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3718 in suburbParks
5321 in suburbPlaygrounds
853318 in suburbPools
439 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
301 in suburbGPs
191 in suburbPharmacies
184 in suburbChildcare
61 in suburbLibraries
322120 in suburbSports fields
51 in suburbVets

In this suburb

10Public toilets
8Hairdressers
Air qualityGood air quality (65/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachEastern Beach (3.1 km)
Nearest hospitalSt John of God Geelong Hospital (2.0 km)
Nearest vet720 m
Nearest airportAvalon (17.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

80

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

43
Gyms
19
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
322
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

39

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

37
Parks
0
Nature reserves
10
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
4
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

84

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

6
Theatres
2
Cinemas
3
Museums
38
Galleries
6
Libraries
1
Arts centres
13
Landmarks

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

61

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

10
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.96
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Aged Care

1
Services
1
Aged care homes
60
Residential places
Average Star Rating4 of 5 (1 rated home)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

33
Christian6 in suburb
3
Muslim0 in suburb
1
Other0 in suburb
Total within 3km37
In this suburb6

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate-0.04%
Projected population 204115,586
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Greater Geelong

Manifold Heights$750K64transportGeelong West$745K75transportHerne Hill$630K61transportBelmontData not available57transportGeelong$800K92transportHighton$868K50transport

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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, an estimated 176 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Newtown (Greater Geelong)?

Newtown (Greater Geelong) has 10 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1112 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.