East Geelong vs South Geelong, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | East Geelong | South Geelong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.3/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.1/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.5 / 1k | 369.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 14 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 191 | 313 |
| Planning activity | 67 | 39 |
| Population | 4,012 | 1,014 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesEast Geelong
- Best for familiesEast Geelong
- Best for beach lifestyleEast Geelong
- Best for investmentEast Geelong
- Best for best valueEast Geelong
Comparison summary
East Geelong and South Geelong 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, Families → East Geelong, Beach lifestyle → East Geelong, Investment → East Geelong.