Overall score
East Geelong
60.7/100
South Geelong
52.2/100
East Geelong vs South Geelong, VIC Suburb Comparison
East Geelong for beach lifestyle and investment; South 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
74.8 / 1k
South Geelong
357.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Geelong
199
South Geelong
322
Population
East Geelong
4,012
South Geelong
1,014
Metric leadEast Geelong 7South Geelong 42 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSouth Geelong
- Best for familiesSouth Geelong
- Best for beach lifestyleEast Geelong
- Best for investmentEast Geelong
- Best for best valueEast Geelong
- Best for best schoolsSouth 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 | 60.7/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.1/100 | 57.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 74.8 / 1k | 357.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 14 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 199 | 322 |
| Planning activity | 67 | 39 |
| Green cover | 27.9% | 15.3% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access; South Geelong answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer East Geelong, while South Geelong remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.