Overall score
Newcastle
60.9/100
Geelong
59.5/100
Newcastle vs Geelong Suburb Comparison (NSW vs VIC)
Newcastle for families and schools; Geelong for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NewcastleGeelong
Crime rate
Newcastle
217.8 / 1k
Geelong
664.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Newcastle
685
Geelong
1,412
Population
Newcastle
3,852
Geelong
5,811
Metric leadNewcastle 6Geelong 61 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Newcastle | Geelong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.9/100 | 59.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.5/100 | 58.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 217.8 / 1k | 664.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | 56 | 51 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 685 | 1,412 |
| Planning activity | 31 | 222 |
| Green cover | 18.8% | 5.1% |
| Population | 3,852 | 5,811 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Newcastle (NSW) is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Geelong (VIC) is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone. Newcastle sits on a more distant stretch of coast, whereas Geelong is firmly coastal.
Newcastle pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Geelong is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Newcastle suits retirees, families, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Geelong is the stronger match for people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.