Overall score
East Geelong
63.4/100
South Geelong
49.8/100
East Geelong vs South Geelong, VIC suburb comparison
East Geelong for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
East GeelongSouth Geelong
Crime rate
East Geelong
82.7 / 1k
South Geelong
354.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Geelong
191
South Geelong
312
Population
East Geelong
4,012
South Geelong
1,014
Metric leadEast Geelong 6South Geelong 41 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesEast Geelong
- Best for familiesEast Geelong
- Best for beach lifestyleEast Geelong
- Best for investmentEast Geelong
- Best for best valueEast Geelong
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | East Geelong | South Geelong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.4/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.1/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 82.7 / 1k | 354.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 14 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 191 | 312 |
| Planning activity | 67 | 39 |
| Population | 4,012 | 1,014 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, East Geelong is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and South Geelong is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby. East Geelong leans into coastal living, while South Geelong feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, East Geelong is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; South Geelong answers with schools and education options and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer East Geelong, while South Geelong remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.