East Geelong vs Whittington, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | East Geelong | Whittington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.3/100 | 40.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.1/100 | 81.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 85.5 / 1k | 172.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 23 |
| Walkability | 86.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 191 | 32 |
| Planning activity | 67 | 25 |
| Population | 4,012 | 3,990 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesEast Geelong
- Best for familiesEast Geelong
- Best for beach lifestyleEast Geelong
- Best for investmentWhittington
- Best for best valueEast Geelong
- Best for best schoolsEast Geelong
Comparison summary
East Geelong and Whittington offer different strengths across official suburb data. East Geelong leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours East Geelong; Housing (desirability) favours Whittington; Crime rate favours East Geelong. Quick verdicts: Retirees → East Geelong, Families → East Geelong, Beach lifestyle → East Geelong, Investment → Whittington.