East Geelong vs Geelong West, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | East Geelong | Geelong West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.3/100 | 61.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.1/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.5 / 1k | 129.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 33 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 191 | 683 |
| Planning activity | 67 | 183 |
| Population | 4,012 | 7,345 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesEast Geelong
- Best for beach lifestyleEast Geelong
- Best for investmentEast Geelong
- Best for best valueEast Geelong
- Best for best schoolsGeelong West
Comparison summary
East Geelong and Geelong West offer different strengths across official suburb data. East Geelong leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours East Geelong; Housing (desirability) favours East Geelong; Crime rate favours East Geelong. Quick verdicts: Retirees → East Geelong, Beach lifestyle → East Geelong, Investment → East Geelong, Best value → East Geelong.