Overall score
East Geelong
60.7/100
Whittington
28.7/100
East Geelong vs Whittington, 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 GeelongWhittington
Crime rate
East Geelong
74.8 / 1k
Whittington
172.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Geelong
199
Whittington
46
Population
East Geelong
4,012
Whittington
3,990
Metric leadEast Geelong 8Whittington 23 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 retireesEast Geelong
- Best for familiesEast Geelong
- Best for beach lifestyleEast Geelong
- Best for investmentEast Geelong
- Best for best valueEast Geelong
- Best for best schoolsEast 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 | Whittington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.7/100 | 28.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.1/100 | 77.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 74.8 / 1k | 172.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 23 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 199 | 46 |
| Planning activity | 67 | 25 |
| Green cover | 27.9% | 2.5% |
| Population | 4,012 | 3,990 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
East Geelong is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Whittington is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. East Geelong leans into coastal living, while Whittington feels more inland and suburban in character.
East Geelong tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability, while Whittington stands out for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook. East Geelong generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Whittington leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Choose East Geelong if you are weighing retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Whittington for investors.
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.